TV programmes that bring memories back

Back in the sixties, we used to race home from whatever we were doing to watch the Forsyte Saga. I was reminded of it the other day when I heard the music they used for the theme tune. Lovely Irene, nasty Soames and his artistic brother Jolyon, with whom she fell in love. Compulsive viewing.

OMG Grandma2213 - More recently when Pride and Prejudice was on tv I had such a crush on Colin Firth as Mr Darcy. I even wrote to him and about 8 months later got a reply. A signed photo and a letter thanking me for getting in touch!! What a good bloke, he must have been inundated with letters and it seems that he answered every one. I still think he's gorgeous and watch everything he's in but have finally accepted that he doesn't live near me and I won't bump into him any time soon - this was my fantasy way back then!!

Not quite so far back, but I loved 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'

Grandma I had a photo of Robert Fuller on my wall. I idolised him too. Can we share him ?

Loved Beverly Hillbillies....green acres and Marcus welby md young doctor was very dishy...grew up on Jackson five the Osmonds and partridge family....Thursday was the highlight...top of the pops

The more I have read on this thread the more programmes I remember and I didn't think I watched that much TV.

In my teens my first and biggest ever crush was on Jess Harper(played by Robert Fuller) from Laramie. I was made to go to bed early and, as I was never tired, I created so many fantasies about my imaginary life with him! I have just googled him and 'wow' I went weak at the knees all over again. He was beautiful!! Shallow I might be but I do NOT wish to see photos of him as a now 83 year old.

Anybody else had crushes on early TV stars that may or may not remain with them?

I loved bonanza and the early coronation street which was more realistic in those days

I liked Mr Pastry --and Abbot and Costello and The 3 Stooges--

I agree, nonnasusie. Slapstick has always made me feel uncomfortable. For that reason I could never take to Norman Wisdom.

I hated Mr.Pastry, I've never liked slapstick comedy!

What a fascinating thread! So many memories - I obviously watched far too much tv. ?
Over the years I have watched many pre school programmes: my own favourite was Rag, Tag and Bobtail, then with my brothers ( who are 16/18 years younger than me) Trumpton and Candlewick Green, my DD loved Bagpuss, and now with my GC we enjoy Mr Tumble - then I remembered Mr Pastry!

I had a Torchy the Battery Boys jigsaw when I was little! How I wish I'd hung onto that!

And Sugarfoot! I'd completely forgotten about that one. I Love Lucy was one of the best programmes on tv. What a amazing collection of memories.

I found Charlie Drake a bit scary too.

As a child I had a fear of Charlie Drake, and used to squeal when he came on the telly in a programme called ( I think) " Mick and Montmorency " .

Found it Pensionpat it was Nearest and Dearest.Glad that's sorted! !

That's right Pensionpat, Jimmy Jewel was her brother. I am going to Google now as I still can't remember the title.

As a child I remember watching Torchy the Battery Boy and Twizzle. The a bit later on Cheyenne (people started calling their children Cheyenne. I wonder where they are now). Also Will Hutchins (I think) in Sugarfoot. Also Lunch Box with Noele Gordon with music from Jerry Allen and his TV Trio - although I'm not sure if that was just a Midlands thing.

Have a look here folks
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I remember the Grove family with a grandmother who was say " I am faint with lack of nourishment " frequently.
Champion the Wonder horse
Muffin the Mule with Annette Mills
Tales of the unexpected could terrify me .
Quatermast and the Pit ditto.
The Wednesday play .
Whats my Line with Barbara Kelly I can add to the panelists .
Philip Harben's cookery programmes .
Pinky and Perky on on a Sunday .
All the early Zoo Quests with David Attenborough
Animal Magic
Take Hart with Tony Hart the artist.
I either watched a lot of TV or have a good memory .

I remember long ago, must have been in the 50s , I watched 'Precious Bane' on nextdoors television. We didn't have one. I was under 10 and I fell in love with the woodman. I can remember him very well but not his name.

Bewitched was my favourite. Lost in space was a big love of ours, too.

Sorry, pressed the wrong button. Now, was 'I love Lucy's with Lucille Ball.

Another I found funny at the time, not sure why

I loved The Waltons Chewbacca and I'll never forget "Goodnight John Boy" and "Good Night Grandma" etc.

Christinefrance Hilda Baker and Jimmy Jewell were in Nearest and Dearest.

Chewbacca I was always trying to get my nose to wiggle too - without success!

Had to Google. It so I could get to sleep. Nearest and Dearest.