Issue 332 MAR 2024

06 Postbag
Your letters and photographs.

12 The Retro TV Times
Classic television on Freeview, satellite, cable and online.

14 Britain Now
News from around the UK.

16 Question Time
We have the answers.

18 The Boat That Rocks
Looking back on the 60-year history of Radio Caroline.

20 Broadcasting the Barricades
The spoof radio play that had many believing a revolution was unfolding.

22 Food & Drink
The humble but exceedingly moreish Welsh cake.

24 Treasures in the Attic
Can you guess how much it’s worth?

26 Forties Post
Beaumanor Hall, Bletchley Park’s unknown other half.

28 Round the Auction Houses
A selection of recent gems and a preview of auctions to come.

30 Yesterday Remembered
Your memories.

38 Window on the Past
Easter memories from The Francis Frith Collection.

40 Postcard from Hidden London

44 A Return to the Top of the World
The Hovis boy gets back in the saddle.

46 A Lifetime of Cards
The story of the London Cigarette Card Company.

48 An Ideal Husband
Remembering the cartoonist Tony Husband.

50 Reach for the Skies
The history of Britain’s world altitude record flights.

52 The King of Comedy
We talk to writer/producer John Lloyd about his early career in radio.

56 Whatever Happened to the Heroes?
Celebrating 50 years of the Stranglers.

58 Scotland in Stitch
The Great Tapestry of Scotland.

60 Puzzle Page and Cryptic Crossword
Teatime teasers.

64 Bookshelf
This month’s good reads.

66 Out & About
Things to see and do in March.

73 Out of the Box
Building Airfix’s Bristol Blenheim IVF.

74 Back in Time
Doctor Who star Colin Baker remembers.