Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories

Welcome to the wacky, surreal and anarchic world of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories: astonishing, bizarre and nostalgic tales about growing up in 1970s Britain. Discovered in two unearthed time capsules, the stories tell of the hair-raising escapades of a gang of mischievous working-class boys and their trusty accomplices as they skid, hurtle and crash-bang-wallop their way through the truck-making town of 1970s Dunstable, leaving chaos and hilarious mayhem in their wake.

Chipolata Mick and The Flight of The Pink Zeppelin 06/23/2026

Chipolata Mick and The Flight of The Pink Zeppelin In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the riotous tale that is ‘Chipolata Mick and The Flight of The Pink Zeppelin’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are party to a plan hatched by Chipolata Mick and Lanky Shinton to launch a singular and unforgettable airship in Combined Science. “I’ve had a great idea lads for some chaos and to wind Cunningham up – next lesson, look to the skies!.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/41595720

Hard Boiled Stumpy 06/09/2026

Hard Boiled Stumpy In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the bubbling tale that is ‘Hard Boiled Stumpy’. Set in 1975, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator use some invaluable information obtained from Baxter the Snitch to plot a warped culinary revenge upon that gorgon of a French teacher, Mrs Critcher. “And as Stumpy explained his brainwave to me, I realised the genius of the plan.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/41346980

A Bag of Scrumps 05/26/2026

A Bag of Scrumps In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the fruit-filled tale that is ‘A Bag of Scrumps’. Set in 1974, Stumpy Sanderson, Bendy Henderson and your Narrator meet up with Nobby Russet and find some extraordinary fruits in the grounds of an old Government building. Unusual and unexpected consequences arise. “Apples as big as shot puts, pears as big as tins of ham and cherries as big as tennis balls.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/41154985

The Toxic Kev Experiment 05/12/2026

The Toxic Kev Experiment In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the pungent tale that is ‘The Toxic Kev Experiment’. Set in 1978, Stumpy Sanderson, Stephen Brookman and your Narrator work with Toxic Kev to unleash a powerful chemical reaction in the teachers’ staff room using the processes of decay and decomposition. “I wonder what would happen if someone put these chemicals in their shoes?” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/41154960

A Multiple Stumpy 04/28/2026

A Multiple Stumpy In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the mathematical tale that is ‘A Multiple Stumpy’. Set in 1970, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator plot an ingenious and warped revenge against their arch foes, the Milton Sisters and their accomplices. This brainwave though duly sows the seeds for a decade of future conflicts. “And so Stumpy applied the coup de grace…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40775755

The Idiots’ Waltz 04/14/2026

The Idiots’ Waltz In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the discordant tale that is ‘The Idiots’ Waltz’. Set in 1974, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play along with Smiler Morton and Gawper Allsop’s dissonant aural sabotage of a live recording of a music class performance. However, Smiler and Gawper’s discordant playing leads to unexpected harsh consequences. “Well done, class. We’ll listen to the recording during the next lesson…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40775740

An Illuminating Encounter (A Wainwright and Singh Mystery) 03/31/2026

An Illuminating Encounter (A Wainwright and Singh Mystery) In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the eerie story that is ‘An Illuminating Encounter’. Set in 1972, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bats Malone witness the investigative genius of Simon Wainwright and Vikram Singh, who work to discover the identity of the terrifying spectre known as The Illuminated Fiend. “What was this creature, who was this ghoul?” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40512570

Stubble and Whiskers 03/17/2026

Stubble and Whiskers In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the hirsute tale that is ‘Stubble and Whiskers’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator, Smiler Morton and Gawper Allsop attempt to gain illicit entry to an X-rated film. “They’re impressive moustaches, lads. But I’ve still got to ask. How old are you?” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40487555

Tub Horton versus The Weasel 03/03/2026

Tub Horton versus The Weasel In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the body slam of a story that is ‘Tub Horton versus The Weasel’. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Beaky Miller provoke a flattening encounter between a handbag wielding posse and that notorious heel wrestler, The Weasel. “Right, we’ll see about him! Come on ladies.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40262910

Arise Sir Puffer, O Great Thespian 02/24/2026

Arise Sir Puffer, O Great Thespian In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the theatrical tale that is ‘Arise Sir Puffer, O Great Thespian’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are amongst the school drama event audience who witness Puffer Patterson’s astonishing recital of a piece of bawdy punk poetry written by Stumpy. “Wait ‘til they hear what Puffer’s got planned.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40152500

The Fastest Gumbo In The West 02/17/2026

The Fastest Gumbo In The West In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the fast drawn story that is ‘The Fastest Gumbo in the West’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are joined by Stumpy’s American cousin, Gumbo Sanderson, for a spud gun duel in the sun against the Blow’s Downs Drifter. “He rode a black Raleigh Tomahawk, wore black Wrangler jeans.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/40122105

A Supermarket Fate Worse than Death 11/18/2025

A Supermarket Fate Worse than Death In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the excruciating tale that is ‘A Supermarket Fate Worse than Death ’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are horrified and helpless onlookers as Shiny Giles goes through Melanie Milton’s shopping checkout at the local Key Markets store. “The man is finished…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/38099910

Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers 11/04/2025

Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the riotous tale that is ‘Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play key roles in the lunatic asylum that is the end of year 5th Form Revue stage show. Even they could not have foreseen the shocking and grotesque outcome of this last Thursday of school. “Oh Merry Monk, rise from your habit, reveal your glory, for all to see…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37735145

Cunningham’s Tomb 10/21/2025

Cunningham’s Tomb In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the house shaking tale that is ‘Cunningham’s Tomb’. Set in 1978, Lanky Shinton and Chipolata Mick devise a heinous Poe-like plan to entomb the autocratic Science teacher, Mr Cunningham. Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator lend a hand with the diabolical plot. “In Science Block, no one can hear you scream or shout.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37618620

A Bite To Remember 10/07/2025

A Bite To Remember In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the red hot tale that is ‘A Bite To Remember. Set in 1977, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator help out with the pungent plot that Chutney Barton and Gusty Burton devise to knock that crowing rooster, Boaster Hawkins, off his perch. “Ah, ah, I know what you’re thinking, is this a hot spice or are they bluffing? But to tell you the truth, I forgot myself in all this excitement.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37618605

Gordon Brings the House Down 09/23/2025

Gordon Brings the House Down In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the house shaking tale that is ‘Gordon Brings the House Down’. Set in 1971, Gordon ‘Sputnik’ Mahoney’s obsession with all things Gerry Anderson, and lack of attention to little else causes a cataclysmic cascade. All witnessed by Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator. “Gordon, your friends are here. I hope you’re not in that bathroom?” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37633085

A Hose for All Seasons 09/09/2025

A Hose for All Seasons In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the foaming story that is ‘A Hose for All Seasons’. Set in 1974, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator get involved in a scheme with Slack Jack Arnold and Turps Maguire to gain some lucrative business using a revolutionary car and patio cleaning machine. They are unaware of the power and force they are about to unleash. “I know those boys, they’re trouble…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37206575

The Punk Duff Experience 08/26/2025

The Punk Duff Experience In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the raucous tale that is ‘The Punk Duff Experience’. Set in 1978, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator, in conjunction with Tonko, book a Luton punk band to play at their monthly punk and new wave night. Little do they realise the outrageous reputation and anarchic material of this outfit. “Come and listen to subversive tunes, come and see them in their thigh length boots…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37206555

Cracked Justice 08/12/2025

Cracked Justice In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the splintering story that is ‘Cracked Justice’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator seek the help of left-wing mastermind Stephen Brookman against the corrupt new playground judge, Monstrous Melvyn Musgrove. Can they unseat this usurper from the Throne of Judgement? “The system of justice has been broken, and so Monstrous Musgrove must too be broken and brought down…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37021810

The Lea Valley Meteor 07/29/2025

The Lea Valley Meteor In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the milk bottle rattling tale that is ‘The Lea Valley Meteor’. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Puffer Patterson join Phil the Ferret and other spectators to watch a race for the ages between the milk floats of Old Bob Cripps and Flash Danny McKenzie. What ensues goes down in history. “There is nothing like the site of two milk floats racing side by side down a trafficless avenue…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37021805

Macready Down And Up, Shaken And Stirred 07/15/2025

Macready Down And Up, Shaken And Stirred In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the juddering story that is ‘Macready Down And Up, Shaken And Stirred’. Set in 1977, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bendy Henderson once again prod the wasps’ nest that is the wild man of Liscombe Road, Old Man Macready. A bone-shaking and body-rattling journey of horror ensues. “He’s Old Man Macready, and with a pickaxe and a shovel he will go to work…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37021795

Chutney Barton Gets His Euphonium Out 07/01/2025

Chutney Barton Gets His Euphonium Out In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the howling gale of a tale that is ‘Chutney Barton Gets His Euphonium Out’. Set in 1975, Chutney Barton’s euphonium is a force of nature which wreaks havoc in Mr Wilcox’s history class. All part of a devilish plot involving Turps Macguire, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator. “Chutney Barton gave a blast, and a cacophonous wind blew through the class…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/ /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37021790

Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories Series 2 Trailer 06/24/2025

Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories Series 2 Trailer Coming soon to a podcast and a Ferguson Radiogram near you! /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/37021780

Brookman’s Grokhot 07/28/2022

Brookman’s Grokhot In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the rumbling tale of ‘Brookman’s Grokhot’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator get involved in Stephen Brookman’s and Big Mo’s most radical and revolutionary plot to date against the teaching authorities of South Bedfordshire. Disorientation abounds. “A very strange ice cream van trundled round the streets…” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23774603

The 64 Legs of Creeping Gilbert 07/28/2022

The 64 Legs of Creeping Gilbert In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the ghastly tale of ‘The 64 Legs of Creeping Gilbert’. Set in 1970, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator look on in horror as the sinister Gilbert Hay and Austin Blythe unleash hidden terrors on an unsuspecting classroom. Fear runs amok. “He’s peculiar, he’s an oddball, he’s Gilbert Hay…” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23774276

The Great Freight Train Adventure 06/30/2022

The Great Freight Train Adventure In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the hurtling tale of ‘The Great Freight Train Adventure’. Set in 1978, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Puffer Patterson take what they hope will be a leisurely and enjoyable journey on a Blue Circle Cement train. Spanners though are put in the works. “There’s a freight train heading down the tracks, and we like the look of it…” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23493713

HMS Puffer 06/30/2022

HMS Puffer In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the nautical tale of ‘HMS Puffer’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator join other gang members and are led by Admiral of the Fleet, Puffer Patterson into one of the greatest naval battles in history. The outcome is flabbergasting. “Steamship sailing, sail away, steamship sailing, far away….” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23493506

The Incredible Shrinking Stumpy 05/26/2022

The Incredible Shrinking Stumpy In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the gripping tale of ‘The Incredible Shrinking Stumpy’. Set in 1972, as Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator take what they think will be an easy ride on a customised Raleigh Super Chopperhawk, startling events unfold. “Our platform shoes, they made us look so tall…” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23103656

Gordon, Immediate Launch 05/26/2022

Gordon, Immediate Launch In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the superhuman tale of ‘Gordon, Immediate Launch’. Set in 1971, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator bear witness to the most death-defying stunt ever attempted by that great daredevil, Gordon ‘Sputnik’ Mahoney. Fortune favours the brave. “Fly so high in your Interceptor, fly so high they’ll never get ya ….” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/23103356

Bendy and the Snowball of Terror 04/28/2022

Bendy and the Snowball of Terror In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the abominable tale of ‘Bendy and the Snowball of Terror’. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bendy Henderson set off on an expedition to destroy a huge and sinister snowman. Events then take a terrifying turn. “And like the Wickerman, it stood silently and watched ….” /episode/index/show/stumpysanderson/id/22851743

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