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Home and Away - Lost UK Adaptation

In 1997, a day after Channel 5 launched, the channel began airing a British adaptation of the beloved Australian soap opera Home and Away. The UK dub retained the title as the original Australian version. IIRC, the series lasted 2 seasons, and the final season aired in 1999. The series …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

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Ugh, why is it impossible to find 'Captain Manchester' comics??!

I've been tryin' to complete my collection of the 'Captain Manchester' comic series from the early 90s. It's like these comics were chucked into the ocean or something! Only got issues 1-3 and 7. SOMEONE must have the others. This is driving me mad!!!
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by AngryCollector

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The Phantom Mixtape – 'Dawn of Synths'

I'm on the hunt for a mixtape from the mid-'80s known as *Dawn of Synths*. My mates reckon it was the best mix of synthpop tracks around but I've never heard it. It was apparently only sold at a couple of record shops in London for a limited time. Desperate …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by 80sMusicMania

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Does anyone remember "Time Teens"??

Okay hear me out. There was this show back in '99 called *Time Teens*. Teenagers finding a time machine and bouncing through history, always trying to get back home. Swear I'm not making this up, my cousin and I loved it. Can’t find it AT ALL now. Help me out …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by RandomUKDude

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Rare Football Match on VHS

Guys, I just found a VHS tape of the full broadcast of the '82 FA Cup match between West Ham and Liverpool. I know there are folks lookin' for this kinda stuff. Up for trade if anyone's got something equally rare, preferably non-sport related. PM me!
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by VHS_Hoarder

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Lost Pilot Episode of "The Laughing Policeman" (1971)

There's a little-known pilot of a British Comedy called *The Laughing Policeman*. It was made in '71 but never hit the series stage. The plot revolved around a jovial PC and his misadventures around the quaint village of Little Muddle. Got a spicy tidbit from a former production assistant that …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by BritComCollector

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In search of the ultimate full English

I've been on a quest to recreate the mythical Full English breakfast that was served back in the '90s at this roadside diner near Basingstoke. Place was called 'Eddie's Eats' or something. Their black pudding was legendary, and the beans... oh, the beans had this special taste I can't describe. …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by FryUpEnthusiast

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Looking for that old puppet show from the 80s...

Anyone remember that puppet show with the talking animals, I think it was *Woodland Friends* or something? Use to watch it after school. My sis and I been trying to find it everywhere but no luck. Can't even find a clip on YouTube. It's like it vanished. Anyone got any …
submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by OldSchoolBritKid