Popular Nostalgia

Personalities from popular culture who have marked a period of time. Remember them here on popular-nostalgia.com.

Another travesty of the one-hit wonder phenomenon. Good for charity though, a bit like the Peter Kay re-make of “Show me the way to Amarillo”, but much more annoying. Watch out for Jeremy Clarkson and Carol Vorderman in this video. You even get to see Mrs Blobby and Baby Blobby towards the end as well [...]

The best morning show of th 1990′s. Ant, Dec and Cat Deely would run amok for a couple of hours. Ant used to try and beat the kids at the trivia quiz and he could be quite harsh -especially if he won. They impersonated most celebrities and we nearly got the long-awaited kiss on their [...]

Let’s get ready to rhumble! PJ & Duncan were the stars of Byker Grove -the cool kids. PJ was much cooler than Duncan, who was a bit soft. Duncan was the baby-faced nice one and PJ the fit, naughty one. Played by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelley, the characters eventually grew up and out of [...]

A SEMINAL MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF BRITISH TV!! Byker Grove was gritty, but worse than the under-age sex, drug-taking and general malaise of a rough Northern sitcom was when PJ, the hero of the saga, took one for the team against Denton Burn. I cannot remember how many times I have heard people recall [...]

Noel’s House Party was the highlight of any 90′s Saturday night. Fun with Mr Blobby and so many characters ringing the doorbell. It was quite funny to give Noel his due. Lots of gunge involved for people who had been cheeky. Candid cameras for people who would be watching and plenty of guests. Mr Blobby [...]

Mr Motivator WAS the 1990s. He carried off three horrendous looks in one go: The Bum Bag – rarely was Mr Motivator ever without his precious bum bag. The Leotard – something which should never be seen on a male, out of athletics, he somehow managed to get away with it. In bright colours. Before [...]

Remember being scared of the big bad wolf? Did you want to date /look like Jet? Remember when Shadow got done for using steroids? and the wonder of people fighting with giant cotton buds on elevated platforms? Gladiators was a phenomenon of family viewing. Everyone knew someone who’s teacher’s friend’s brother’s babysitter had been a [...]

In 1972 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else [...]

In true BBC style, Michael Fish urges a stiff upper lip and insists that there is nothing to worry about. Devastation ensues. The news the next day: Unfortunately for Michael Fish, this one clip then followed him for the rest of his career but a little research reveals that he was, in fact, misreported: “My [...]

Last night on “Enough Rope”, Robson Green was being interviewed and in the course of the programme, a clip was shown of his performance of “Unchained Melody” on Top of the Pops. The memories and the cringing came flooding back as I recalled how that hideous, smarmy song never went away after weeks at the [...]

Screech, played by Dustin Diamond, was a cult figure in 90s teen TV. His affable nature, willingness to do anything for his best friend Zach, stupid curly hair and squealy not-quite-made-it-through-puberty voice made him our favourite. Screech had a massive crush on Lisa Turtle. Since Saved By The Bell, Dustin Diamond has played a number [...]

The Blur versus Oasis battle came to a head in August 1995 when both of their singles vied for number one on in the same week. Class war broke out in Britain with many a reference to “Southern Puffs”, “Northern Monkeys” and the like. However, a subtle battle of definition broke out between young teenagers. [...]

I remember hearing of Princess Diana’s death when I watched morning TV at a friend’s house. Everyone was really shocked and incredulous that such a strange thing could occur. Where were the bodyguards and assistants? I remember watching the Prince’s at the funeral along with a few other million people. Most of all, it seemed [...]

If P Diddy thought he was pimp, he’s got nothing on Sir Jimmy Savile. The tracksuit wearing, gold crusted old timer was best known for his TV program “Jim’ll Fix It” where children had their dreams made true by the program makers. The daddy of all signet rings, aviators and cigars, Jim is also a [...]