
(no music) (10 hours) TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
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TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
šļø Podcast Host: Jason NewlandĀ
š¤ Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleepĀ
š Introduction to the Series
š§ Childrenās Shows
TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025
šļø Podcast Host: Jason NewlandĀ
š¤ Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleepĀ
š Introduction to the Series
- Jason introduces a new weekly show called āThursday Throwbacksā under his "Letās Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Todayās episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
š§ Childrenās Shows
- Play School ā Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow ā Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory ā First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter ā A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Cravenās Newsround ā Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey ā Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack ā Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost ā Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
- Juliet Bravo ā Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch ā Another female detective drama.
- Blakeās 7 ā Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who ā Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm ā Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors ā Mentioned briefly.
- Minder ā One of Jasonās all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney ā Didnāt watch due to adult content.
- Professionals ā Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
- Fawlty Towers ā "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June ā He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise ā Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister ā Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine OāClock News ā Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show ā Influenced Jasonās humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
- Top of the Pops ā Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show ā Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test ā Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show ā Iconic British magician.
- Wimbledon 1980 ā Peak tennis era with Bjƶrn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match ā Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black ā Snooker show.
- World of Sport ā Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
- Tomorrowās World ā Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night ā Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic ā Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarkeās Mysterious World ā Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, Thatās Life ā Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
- Hammer House of Horror ā Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 ā Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
- Dallas ā Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty ā Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide ā Serious shows Jason wasnāt into much as a child.
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jasonās longest recordings yet!
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jasonās quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
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