Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great Britain girls England family UK work school British

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great Britain girls England family UK work school British


Latest Episodes

Midweek Message 132
October 25, 2023

Ducks and geese on the bus, do I like black pudding, North Wales... I've had some interesting emails this week. Join me for a chat... and a laugh!

Public Transport. Oh, what fun!
October 22, 2023

Public Transport. Oh, what fun! Do you use public transport? Has your train been cancelled? Did your bus turn up? Join me for chat about the fun, and nightmares, of using public transport.

Midweek Message 131.
October 18, 2023

Hello, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Thanks for all your emails about school, conkers, marbles, catapults... Happy days! The clocks change here in Britain at the end of this month. Winter is

Hello Autumn!
October 15, 2023

Autumn is here and winter is on the way. But this can be a lovely time of year. Tidy up the garden, cut the grass... It's not wise to cut the grass too short for the winter. Classic cars, acorns, conq

Midweek Message 130.
October 11, 2023

A chilly start to the day but the forecast is good. Would you buy a new car? It's much cheaper to buy a decent classic car. No road tax, no MOT... and great fun. Conquer fights in the school playgroun

Be confident in what you do. Don’t care what others think.
October 08, 2023

Do you worry about what people might be thinking about you? Are they looking at your clothes and judging you? Does it worry you? Join me for a chat about other people, the cost of living crisis and mu

Midweek Message 129.
October 04, 2023

Do telephones drive you around the bend? Press one... press two... Stone the crows! Have you tried to make an appointment with your doctor lately? Struth! It's almost impossible! What shall we moan ab

Midweek Message 128.
September 27, 2023

The summer has returned! We had a great weekend in Hasting watching the Pink Floyd trible band. Great weather, great hotel, great food and, of course, excellent music! I hope you're keeping well and e

The War On Motorists. Twenty is Plenty.
September 24, 2023

Do you agree with the 20 MPH speed limit being introduced in Wales? Do you agree with ULEZ? In this episode, I'll be bangning on about motoring in the UK. Driving in the old days was fun but, now, it'

Midweek Message 127.
September 20, 2023

People should mind their own business, speed limits, dog food, playing with fire... Just a few topics mentioned in this week's message.