Budget Day

[andrec]

Such a shock that Pope Francis has passed away just one day after his Easter message and blessing babies. I thought it was a sign that his health had improved. Well, he always seemed a very decent and caring man to me, and he did his duty to the very end. May he rest in peace.

[andrec]

I had not heard of her passing and it has shocked me. I was listening to some of her songs only a few days ago and wondering what she was up to now. I remember her representing the UK in Eurovision, and I believe she got threats about it as it was at the height of the Troubles in N. Ireland. I also...

[andrec]

My mum would often make an Easter cake, which was basically a rich fruit cake covered with marzipan and with a tiny, fluffy chick on top, and often a few of those small Cadbury mini eggs that are solid chocolate.

At infant/junior school we would always make an Easter card for our parents....

[andrec]

I remember Challenger very well. I was at university at the time and it was the topic of conversation for days. I also remember Halley's Comet paying us a visit, but the disappointment that weather conditions did not make it a vintage return.

I recall in the late 70s, probably '77 or '78...

[andrec]

Their other big hit was I Want Your Love, another energy-filled slice of Wendy James. She's very easy on the eye, no doubt about it.

[andrec]

Very sad news. I mostly remember him from his newsreading and stints filling in for others. He wasn't one of the big stars of R2 like Terry Wogan or Jimmy Young, but was solidly dependable, versatile, and, yes, indeed, had that rich, soothing voice. He was a portion of the glue that kept the station...

[andrec]

I can't say that Easter was a particular highlight of my year growing up. Sure, I enjoyed the time off school and the chocolate, but for me it came a pretty poor 4th after Christmas, my birthday and Summer holiday at the seaside. The only time I heard mention of the Easter Bunny was in US cartoons and...

[andrec]

I was wondering if programmes were moved to BBC2 on Budget day, but have no memory of that happening personally. For ITV there was no option to do that at the time, and I can't emphasise strongly enough how much it ticked me off back then. Taking away my programmes for a bunch of blokes droning on about...

[andrec]

I was watching today's Spring Statement from the Commons and was reminded of how it used to be. In the 70s/80s, sittings began later, and consequently the chancellor would make his statement later. It would be covered by the BBC and ITV live, with audio from the Commons prior to cameras being allowed,...