Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley, the podcast where your host, Scott, takes a look at key events and personalities that shaped one of the most influential, vibrant, tumultuous and swinging decades in history. Join us as we celebrate the 1960s with the stories surrounding the music and news events of the decade that shook the world.
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Episode 018 - The Making Of Cleopatra (1963)
05/19/2026
Episode 018 - The Making Of Cleopatra (1963)
Episode 018 of The Rainbow Valley podcast – telling the stories that made the swinging decade.
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Episode 016 - The Hammersmith Nude Murders (1964 - 1965)
05/19/2026
Episode 016 - The Hammersmith Nude Murders (1964 - 1965)
The story of the Sixties answer to Jack the Ripper in the west of London. Six, possibly seven victims – all prostitutes…murdered in a chilling reign of terror in the early years of the swinging decade.
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Episode 015 - Matt Monro
05/19/2026
Episode 015 - Matt Monro
Matt Monro was described as the UK’s answer to Frank Sinatra, a label he detested. For Matt Monro was not an answer to anything. Matt Monro was unique, he was his own entity, had his own marvellous style, and was possibly the finest male popular music singer the UK has ever produced.
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Episode 019 - Dusty Springfield
05/19/2026
Episode 019 - Dusty Springfield
Join me as I tell the story of one of the finest singers Britain has ever produced.
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Episode 017 - Hits and Headlines of 1963
05/19/2026
Episode 017 - Hits and Headlines of 1963
Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of the hits and headlines from 1963.
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Episode 020 - David Frost, Emil Savundra, and the trial by television (1967)
05/19/2026
Episode 020 - David Frost, Emil Savundra, and the trial by television (1967)
Episode 020 of the Rainbow Valley podcast – telling the stories that made the swinging decade.
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Episode 029 - The Button Down Mind Of Bob Newhart (1960)
05/19/2026
Episode 029 - The Button Down Mind Of Bob Newhart (1960)
On August 1st 1960, an album on the Warner Brothers label reached number one in the Billboard Mono Action Albums Chart. It was the debut album for this particular artist and would remain at the top for fourteen weeks. The album would stay in the chart for two years selling over 600,000 copies near release and ranking as the 20th best selling album of all time on the Billboard charts. Its total running time was just short of thirty two minutes, it consisted of just six tracks, and was a recording of a live performance It won album of the year at the 1961 Grammy awards as well as best new artist for its performer. Yet this was no pop, folk or rock album. It was the first comedy album to win album of the year and the only time that a comedian had won best artist. That comedian was Bob Newhart and this particular album saved the struggling Warner Brothers Records label and changed the face of modern comedy and the way the world experienced stand up forever. Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of The Button Down Mind Of Bob Newhart. Don't forget you can also listen to our weekly sixties chart show evey Sunday on Mixcloud. Link below:
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Episode 027 - 1966: The Year We Won...And Lost The World Cup
05/19/2026
Episode 027 - 1966: The Year We Won...And Lost The World Cup
1966: The Year We Won...And Lost The World Cup As we head rapidly towards the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, you may be forgiven for thinking that this episode must surely recount the tale of how England won the world cup in the summer of 1966. You wouldn’t be far off though as this episode of Rainbow Valley is the story of not how we won the World Cup that summer, but how we lost it. Three months before the World Cup finals were due to take place, the much coveted solid gold Jules Rimet trophy sat proudly on display in central London only to be stolen in what could only be described as a daylight robbery. Fast forward a week or so and the thief is apprehended but no sign of the most famous sporting trophy in world….until an incredible canine steps in to save the day. Ladies and gentlemen Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of Pickles-the unlikely hero of the 1966 World Cup final You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Join our Facebook group at Facebook/rainbowvalleypodcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback to This has been a Stinking Pause production. Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 025 - The Making Of Zulu (1964)
05/19/2026
Episode 025 - The Making Of Zulu (1964)
WE’RE BACK!! Our first episode in two years is finally with you – and it’s a cracker. Join Scott as he tells the story of the making of the movie Zulu. RAINBOW VALLEY – THE MAKING OF ZULU Rainbow Valley is a monthly podcast where your host, Scott takes a look at key events and personalities that shaped one the most influential, vibrant, tumultuous and swinging decades in history. Join us as we celebrate the 1960’s with the stories surrounding the music and news events of the decade that shook the world. 22nd January 1879, Rorkes Drift, Natal, South Africa. A remote mission station, the setting for one of the most famous, battles in British history. But until 1964 and the release of the movie Zulu, the story of the events of those ten hours were not particularly familiar to the British public. In reality, 100 British soldiers defended a series of attacks by approximately 4000 Zulu warriors. By the end of the battle, which lasted from late afternoon until dawn the following morning, 15 soldiers were dead, two mortally wounded and surrounding them, the bodies of some 350 Zulus Possibly one of the most celebrated and documented battles in British history you might think. But you would be wrong, for if it were not for the release of the movie 85 years later, it’s likely it would have remained a mere postscript in the annals of military conflict. The story of the making of Zulu begins with a magazine article written in 1958 and takes us on a journey that will change the lives of many people along the way. People such as director, Cy Endfield, producer and actor Stanley Baker, Zulu tribal leader, Chief Buthelezi and a certain young actor from south London called Michael Caine. A movie that remained on cinema screens almost constantly for 12 years before becoming one of the most regarded and best loved British movies of all time, the story of its creation is almost worthy of a movie in its own right. Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of the making of Zulu. You can find all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @rv_podcast Join our Facebook group Or drop us a line at Thanks for listening Scott @scophi NEXT TIME – THE BIG FREEZE OF 1963
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Episode 023 - The Theft Of The Duke Of Wellington (1961)
05/19/2026
Episode 023 - The Theft Of The Duke Of Wellington (1961)
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Episode 021 - The Zapruder Film (1963)
05/19/2026
Episode 021 - The Zapruder Film (1963)
Join me as I tell the story of the most famous home movie ever…22 seconds of film that captured the death of the most powerful man on the planet in November 1963.
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Episode 031 - Sinatra at The Sands (1966)
05/19/2026
Episode 031 - Sinatra at The Sands (1966)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Episode 031 - Sinatra at the Sands (1966) January/February 1966 and Frank Sinatra is headlining at the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Performing twice a day with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, conducted by Quincy Jones, there is no doubt that Sinatra was at the top of his game. Having turned fifty only a few weeks before, he never sounded better and had the audience in the palm of his hand. Over a period of seven days, some of those 90-minute concerts were recorded for what was to become surprisingly, Sinatra's first commercially available live album, and one of the greatest live albums of all time. Ladies and gentlemen – Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of Sinatra at the Sands You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 028 - The Aberfan Disaster
05/19/2026
Episode 028 - The Aberfan Disaster
The Aberfan Disaster 9:13am on October 21st 1966, Pantglas School in the small Welsh mining village of Aberfan Inside the school, more than 200 children and nine teachers were waiting for their first lesson of the day to begin when the air was filled with the sound of a distant rumble. A massive coal tip - a mountain of waste generated by the town's mines that employed 8000 people had collapsed and a landslide of mud and debris flooded into the classroom, burying the school and engufing everyone inside 116 children and 28 adults were killed It was one of the worst industrial disasters Britain has ever seen. An accident that could and should have been prevented and a tragic account of a mistake that cost a village an entire generation of its children. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Join our Facebook group at Facebook/rainbowvalleypodcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback to You can also listen to our weekly sixties chart rundown at: This has been a Stinking Pause production. Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 022 - Tammi Terrell
05/19/2026
Episode 022 - Tammi Terrell
Join us as we tell the story of one of Motown's greatest stars. The story of a life cut tragically short, but thankfully a life that brought us one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
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Episode 024 - Hits and Headlines of 1964
05/19/2026
Episode 024 - Hits and Headlines of 1964
Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of the Hits and Headlines of 1964.
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Episode 026 - The Big Freeze
05/19/2026
Episode 026 - The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze Boxing Day evening 1962 The Christmas Number One at the top of the hit parade was Return to Sender by Elvis Presley All around the country, families were settling down after a busy two days of eating, drinking and making merry. Small screen entertainment on the tv that evening included a hilarious variety show from the London Palladium featuring Bruce Forsyth and Norman Wisdom and the BBCs big Boxing Day movie was Moulin Rouge starring Jose Ferrer and Zsa Zsa Gabor And then, it began to snow. A day late and tantalisingly close to giving the country a proper White Christmas, but snow nevertheless. The temperature dropped…..and it continued to snow. And it snowed and snowed, and it got colder. And it snowed and it snowed some more And that was how it would be for the next one hundred days or so as Britain was plunged into an icy wilderness that would last until the following March. Industry ground to halt as businesses and schools were forced to close. There was widespread panic as ambulances and fire crews were unable to respond to emergencies. Essential supplies and medication failed to get through to hospitals and over half the natural wildlife population died in the freezing temperatures, unable to forage to food. Nothing could be done to stop the bitter temperatures and the relentless snowfall Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of The Big Freeze You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Join our Facebook group at Facebook/rainbowvalleypodcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback to This has been a Stinking Pause production. Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 030 - The Apollo One Disaster (1967)
05/19/2026
Episode 030 - The Apollo One Disaster (1967)
Rainbow Valley - The Sixties Podcast. Telling the stories from the decade that shook the world. The Apollo One Disaster January 27th 1967, US astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee way made their way into a brand new spacecraft perched atop a large powerful Saturn Five rocket at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. A routine dress rehearsal, and one of many, for their approaching launch into orbit less than a month away. All three astronauts were experienced pilots, all harbouring dreams of one day setting foot on the moon. But little did they know, nor did anyone else, that once they entered the spacecraft that chilly winters day, they would never leave it alive. The Apollo programme would be dangerously close to cancellation before it even got off the ground. The Apollo spacecraft was condemned from the start, comprising of miles of uninsulated wiring, tons of flammable materials confined in an atmosphere consisting of pure oxygen, and a hatch that wouldn’t open. Public opinion was already turning against the space race, and the events of that January evening did nothing to boost their confidence in the programme. It is a story not only of how America continued to fulfil its destiny of placing a man on the moon, but also a valiant tale of the three American heroes who lost their lives in a horrific accident Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the story of Apollo One. Don't forget you can also listen to our weekly sixties chart show evey Sunday on Mixcloud. Link below:
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Episode 032 - Tere Jo Dupperault - Orphan of the Sea (1961)
05/19/2026
Episode 032 - Tere Jo Dupperault - Orphan of the Sea (1961)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Episode 032 - Tere Jo Dupperault - Orphan of the Sea (1961) The name Tere Jo Duperrault resonates with a chilling tale of survival and unfathomable tragedy. In 1961, at the tender age of 11, she became the sole survivor of a horrific crime that unfolded aboard the sailing yacht "Bluebelle," a voyage that transformed from a family vacation into a nightmare. Her story is a testament to the remarkable resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity. The Duperrault family, seeking a tranquil escape, chartered the "Bluebelle" for a sailing excursion. However, this idyllic journey was abruptly and violently shattered by the actions of Julian Harvey, the ship's captain. Harvey, for reasons that remain shrouded in a complex web of motivations, murdered the entire Duperrault family. In the wake of this heinous act, Tere Jo was left adrift in the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a solitary figure facing the unforgiving elements. For four agonizing days, Tere Jo endured a harrowing ordeal that tested the limits of human endurance. Adrift on a small, fragile cork float, she battled the relentless sun, the gnawing pangs of dehydration, and the searing pain of severe sunburn. The vastness of the ocean, the isolation, and the constant threat of the elements created an environment of unimaginable terror. Yet, against all odds, she clung to life, her survival instinct propelling her through each grueling hour. Her eventual rescue by the crew of a Greek freighter marked the end of her physical ordeal, but the emotional and psychological scars of the trauma would endure. The world watched in stunned disbelief as the story of the young girl who survived against all odds unfolded. The incident garnered international attention, and Tere Jo's survival became a symbol of human resilience. Following her rescue, Tere Jo sought to rebuild her life, choosing to live a life of relative privacy away from the public eye. The enormity of her experience, the loss of her family, and the trauma of her ordeal required time and space for healing. In later years, Tere Jo, now known as Tere Duperrault Fassbender, chose to share her story, collaborating with Richard D. Logan Phd to document her experiences in a book. This decision to speak out was not driven by a desire for fame but by a desire to share a testament to the human capacity for survival and to honour the memory of her family. Her narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the strength that can be found in the face of unimaginable adversity. The story of Tere Jo Duperrault remains a powerful and enduring narrative, a stark reminder of the darkest depths of human depravity and the extraordinary power of the human spirit to endure. It is a story that continues to resonate, prompting reflection on the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring impact of trauma. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 033 - Goldie And His Bid For Freedom (1965)
05/19/2026
Episode 033 - Goldie And His Bid For Freedom (1965)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Join your host, Scott, as this week he recounts the tale of Goldie—the golden eagle who soared into the hearts of Londoners in 1965 with his daring escapades! Episode 033 - Goldie And His Bid For Freedom Picture this: it’s a chilly February day, and Goldie, a majestic golden eagle residing at London Zoo, decides he’s had enough of the cage life. While his keepers are cleaning his enclosure, Goldie seizes the moment and takes off into the skies above Regent’s Park, leaving behind his mate, Regina, and a trail of chaos. For the next 12 days, Goldie became the talk of the town. He wasn’t just any escapee; he was a celebrity. Crowds flocked to Regent’s Park to catch a glimpse of the rebellious raptor, causing traffic jams as drivers circled the area hoping for a sighting. Goldie, meanwhile, was living his best life—gliding over the park, exploring nearby neighborhoods like Camden Town and Tottenham Court Road, and occasionally indulging in some predatory mischief. He even made headlines for snacking on a duck in the garden of Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador. Talk about dining in style! The zoo’s keepers tried everything to lure Goldie back. They borrowed equipment from the Royal Navy and Civil Defence Corps, and even enlisted the help of BBC reporter John Timpson, who attempted to charm Goldie with an Ethiopian bird pipe. Spoiler alert: Goldie wasn’t impressed. He also had a run-in with two terriers in the park, but their owner managed to fend him off. Goldie was clearly enjoying his freedom, and the British public couldn’t get enough of his antics. He was even mentioned in a debate in the House of Commons, where MPs greeted his name with cheers. Eventually, hunger got the better of Goldie. On March 11, the zoo’s deputy head keeper tempted him with a dead rabbit, and Goldie swooped down for what would be his last picnic in the park. The keeper approached quietly, secured Goldie’s legs, and brought him back to the zoo. Goldie was in good health and reunited with Regina, much to the delight of visitors. In fact, the zoo’s attendance nearly doubled after his return—Goldie was a true crowd-puller. But Goldie wasn’t done with his Houdini act. Later that year, in December, he escaped again! This time, his freedom lasted only four days before he was recaptured. Goldie’s escapades cemented his status as one of London Zoo’s most famous residents, and his story remains a delightful chapter in the city’s history. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 035 - Chappaquiddick Part Two (1969)
05/18/2026
Episode 035 - Chappaquiddick Part Two (1969)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Join your host, Scott, as he continues the story of the death of a young woman and a man destined to become President of the USA. Episode 035 - Chappaquiddick Part Two (1969) 9:32 am – Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday July 16th 1969 and Apollo 11 blasts off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida On board, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, carrying the hopes and dreams of the American public, eager to see the fulfillment of John F Kennedys promise to land a man on the moon before the end of the decade. 72 hours later and 1300 miles away at Edgartown police station, Martha’s Vineyard, Edward, the youngest, and last surviving of the four Kennedy brothers, was putting the final touches to a carefully written statement – not a speech to some multi national corporation or an address to his fellow senators in Washington, but a 240 word police statement that would cost him the trust of the American people and also his chance of ever becoming President himself. Ladies and gentlemen, Rainbow Valley is proud to present the conclusion to Chappaquiddick You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 034 - Chappaquiddick Part One (1969)
05/18/2026
Episode 034 - Chappaquiddick Part One (1969)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Join your host, Scott, for the story of the death of a young woman and a man destined to become President of the USA. Episode 034 - Chappaquiddick Part One (1969) July 16th 1969 and the world watched in awe as Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy in Florida carrying the promise that President John F Kennedy had made to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade. 1300 miles further north, some 36 or so hours later, the spotlight would turn to the youngest of JFK’s brothers, Teddy, and Chappaquiddick island at Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. For it was on this evening that Senator Edward Kennedy would accidentally drive his car off the island’s Dike Bridge into Poucha’s Pond. An accident that would claim the life of his 28-year-old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, who was trapped inside the vehicle. Inquests, inquiries and court hearings would follow over the next year, uncovering a tale of deceit and cover ups. An accident that would rob Kennedy of his chance of ever becoming President and claim the life of a young woman who many believe could have been saved. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 036 - Spend Spend Spend – The Rise and Fall of Viv Nicholson (1961)
05/17/2026
Episode 036 - Spend Spend Spend – The Rise and Fall of Viv Nicholson (1961)
Rainbow Valley - bringing you the stories from the decade that shook the world. Join your host, Scott, as he tells the tale of Viv Nicholson—a name synonymous with extravagance, drama, and unapologetic living. When this spirited pools winner declared she’d “spend, spend, spend!” after scooping £152,319 in 1961, she didn’t just ignite public imagination—she carved her name into British cultural history Episode 036 - Spend Spend Spend – The Rise and Fall of Viv Nicholson (1961) 1961 – the sixties haven’t really started swinging just yet, the Beatles were still finding their feet, and rationing was still a fresh memory for some Then BAM! Viv Nicholson and her husband Keith, from Castleford strike it richer than a triple-chocolate gateau, pocketing a cool £152,000. In today's money, that's enough to make your eyes pop and your Monzo card spontaneously combust. Now, Viv wasn't one for dithering or asking a financial advisor. Oh no. When the reporters buzzed around like bees to a jam scone, asking what she’d do with the money, out came those three little words that cemented her place in British folklore: "Spend, spend, spend!" And did she ever! It wasn't just a motto; it was practically a royal decree. Forget sensible shares or boring bonds. Our Viv was all about the high life – think champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but with a proper Yorkshire accent. Cars, clothes, holidays… if it glittered, Viv was probably signing a cheque for it. The fortune famously vanished quicker than a pint on a hot day, but honestly, the sheer audacity, the pure, unadulterated joy of it all? That’s the stuff legends are made of. Viv Nicholson, – she came, she saw, she shopped. Ladies and gentlemen, why not join Scott as he tells you the story of Spend Spend Spend – The Rise and Fall of Viv Nicholson. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Or send us your thoughts and feedback at This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 037 - The Great Escape From Alcatraz (1962)
05/17/2026
Episode 037 - The Great Escape From Alcatraz (1962)
Rainbow Valley - telling the stories from the decade that shook the world. Episode 037 - The Great Escape From Alcatraz (1962) On today's episode we are travelling to a place that was designed to be the end of the line. A place synonymous with impenetrable security and the bleakest form of penal servitude. It sits starkly in the turbulent, frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay. For twenty-nine years, from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary housed America's most notorious, incorrigible criminals. It was a fortress. The official stance was unequivocal: no one had ever successfully escaped Alcatraz and lived to tell the tale. Yet, in the early hours of June 12, 1962, that carefully constructed image of invincibility was shattered. Three men vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has captivated the world for over sixty decade Ladies and gentlemen, why not join Scott as he tells you the story of Frank Morris, the Anglin Brothers, and the unthinkable breach of "The Rock." You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast This has been a Stinking Pause production Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 038 - The Mini
05/17/2026
Episode 038 - The Mini
Rainbow Valley - telling the stories from the decade that shook the world. Episode 038 - The Mini This time on Rainbow Valley, we climb into one of the most famous little cars ever built and tell the story of how the Mini became so much more than four wheels and a cheeky grin. Born not from glamour, but from crisis, the Mini arrived in the shadow of Suez, petrol rationing and a Britain trying to work out what sort of country it wanted to be after empire. What began as an urgent answer to fuel shortages soon became a triumph of imagination, as Alec Issigonis and his team at BMC took the rulebook of car design, gave it a firm shake, and produced something tiny, clever and utterly revolutionary. But the Mini’s real magic came when the 1960s caught up with it. Suddenly, this practical little economy car looked perfectly at home in a world of pop music, fashion, photography and youthful reinvention. It belonged outside ordinary homes, fashionable London flats, royal residences and Beatles garages alike. Then, as if that were not enough, it became a motorsport giant-killer, conquering Monte Carlo and proving that brains, balance and British cheek could still beat brute force. From Longbridge workshops to Carnaby Street cool, from Paddy Hopkirk’s rally triumph to those immortal red, white and blue Minis in The Italian Job, this is the story of a car that somehow managed to be practical, stylish, rebellious and deeply lovable all at once.. Join Rainbow Valley for the birth of the Mini: the tiny machine that helped define the decade that shook the world. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @rv_podcast Thanks for listening Scott
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Episode 014 - Dr No And The Birth Of James Bond On The Big Screen
01/06/2018
Episode 014 - Dr No And The Birth Of James Bond On The Big Screen
To many people, James Bond is only an entity that can be found on the big screen.
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Episode 013 - Hits and Headlines of 1962
12/03/2017
Episode 013 - Hits and Headlines of 1962
1962 – A year of worldwide upheaval, the continuing space race and the death of Hollywood’s biggest sex symbol. Join us as we celebrate the hits and the headlines of 1962.
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Episode 012 - The Rolling Stones at Altamont (1969)
10/27/2017
Episode 012 - The Rolling Stones at Altamont (1969)
If the sixties had ended on August 17th 1969 instead of the 31st December, Woodstock would be considered a fitting finale to a turbulent decade but instead, just a few months later the sixties dream became its nightmare at another free concert, this time headlined by the Rolling Stones. With support from Santana, Jefferson Airplane and a host of other acts, events would unfold that led to the ugliest scenes in the history of rock music culminating in the deaths of four people.
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Episode 011 - The Great Train Robbery
09/02/2017
Episode 011 - The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery was the robbery of £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train heading from Glasgow to London on the8 August 1963, at Bridego Bridge, Mentmore in Buckinghamshire.
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Episode 010 - Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
06/03/2017
Episode 010 - Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The Beatles heralded in what would become known as the summer of love with a soundtrack that featured songs influenced by music hall, circus western and Indian music. We were asked to turn on tune in and drop out in a year that proved be a remarkable watershed in the social history of western youth.
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Episode 009 - The Making of Breakfast at Tiffany's
05/18/2017
Episode 009 - The Making of Breakfast at Tiffany's
In 1961, how much would the movie going public be prepared for an adaptation of a novella that told the story of a New York prostitute, her devoted gay best friend, Japanese landlord, and her cat. With Audrey Hepburn in what could potentially have been a career destroying, but eventually became the career defining role of Holly Golightly, the world was more than ready.
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