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 61.
June 22, 2022

Hi, I hope you're well.  I'm not sure what next Sunday's episode will be about. Got any suggestions? Email me. raysrants@protonmail.com

Communication, Then and Now.
June 19, 2022

Communication back in the 1950s and 60s. Many people didn't have a telephone or a television. How did they communicate? Join me for a look back at the red telephone box and other forms of communicatio

Midweek Message 60.
June 15, 2022

Summer has finally arrived in Britain! Temps might reach 34 this Friday. Apart from the weather, thanks for all your emails regarding lats Sunday's episode. This coming Sunday, I want to talk about co

Politics, Then and Now.
June 12, 2022

What were politics like back in the old days. No House of Commons cameras live on TV, no 24 hour news channels, no social media... How did people know what was going on in parliament? Join me for a lo

Midweek Message 59.
June 08, 2022

Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Politics... No, no don't run away! I'm not going to bore you. Are you fed up with hearing about politics all the time? Have you had enough of partygate, beergate, cu

Midweek Message 58.
June 01, 2022

Hi, I hope you're well. This coming Sunday I'll be talking about tradesman in the 50s and 60s. How well did they do their job back then compared to today's tradesman? Email me with your experiences of

The Queen’s Plantnum Jubilee Street Party
May 29, 2022

Are you having a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Have you been to a street party in the past? Join me in this episode for a look at street parties over the decades.

Midweek Message 57.
May 25, 2022

The Queen's Jubilee is coming up and we're having a street party. Have you recollections of past street parties? It would be great to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com

Changes! How things have changed since the 1960s and 1970s
May 22, 2022

How things have changed since the 1960s and 70s! Some things have changed for the better... although not many! And some for the worst. Join me for a look at how things were and how they are now.  

Midweek Message 56.
May 18, 2022

I'm back from a great holiday on the Isle of Wight. In this week's message, I talk about the way we talk... have a listen! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.