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Back in the 1970s and 80s, the Radio 1 Roadshow was the highlight of the teenage summer calendar. The roadshow was the brainchild of former Radio 1 controller Johnny Beerling, who decided it was time to take the station's brand...

English comedian Benny Hill was famous for his "saucy seaside postcard" type of humour, in an era before "politically correct" was a mainstream term. His career spanned more than five decades, during which time he was one of the best-loved...

Dating back to the 18th century, a famous poem about ladybirds was chanted by many of us when we were children. The nursery rhyme, "Ladybird, ladybird", is rather cruel if we think about its lyrics in a literal sense...

Scottish rock band Big Country appeared on the music scene in the 1980s and enjoyed chart success throughout the decade and beyond. They are known for their unique blend of rock, folk and martial music - a genre of military...

Anyone who was around in the 1970s will surely remember The Floral Dance. The lively brass band song was made famous by the Irish radio and TV presenter, Terry Wogan. Despite the song having its historic origins in Cornwall, the...

As one of Britain's most enduring rock bands, The Electric Light Orchestra is still going strong today, almost half a century after forming. Their sound is described as a unique mix of symphonic rock, progressive pop and classical music. After...

The story of Babe has delighted children since the novel made its debut in 1983. The tale of talking animals on an Australian farm started out as Dick King-Smith's book, The Sheep-Pig, which was then made into a hit film...

Bill and Ben the Flower Pot Men was one of the first television shows aimed specifically at children, way back in 1952. Despite being 67 years old, the cult puppet show is still fondly remembered today, with episodes on YouTube...