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Sounds of the Seventy Year Olds

Ep1: The Introduction

Season 1, Ep. 1

Welcome to the first Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds! A podcast like no other!


Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones bring you their personal history podcast, created after living lives that are far from ordinary!


In this episode, discover the exciting evolution of the TV set, marvel at Griff stealing half a crown, and at Rick getting thrown out of a sweet shop. 


Cigarette cards, cereals with a toy in the packet – all these and much more feature in this first episode.


Contact Rick and Griff with your own memories of this great era, the address is Questions@SOTSYO.co.uk.


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