1980s – Page 12

A brief story of Izal toilet paper and the cubicle of pain

Posted on 05/04/201828/02/2026

Hold that poo! I WOULD dread it! The thought of heading into the grey chilly cubicle would make me tremble. I’d hold my breath and clench my buttocks hoping to hold out until home time. It’s 2pm: only an hour and a half to go but I’m bursting! Can I make it? No… yes… maybe… […]

Ever Ready batteries: nostalgic power

Posted on 26/03/201812/04/2020

Spot the Ball – nostalgic gambling

Posted on 23/02/201805/11/2022

Nostalgic short story: British Telecom, a phone box, and a birthday conversation with aunt Suzy

Posted on 12/03/201716/04/2020

Nostalgic children’s TV programme: Why Don’t You…

Posted on 19/03/201612/02/2023

Prisoner Cell Block H: 5 key people and some background info for survival

Posted on 12/03/201623/03/2023

THURSDAY evenings during the late 1980s was when many viewers settled down and enjoyed a visit to Wentworth Detention Centre. Once inside, who can you trust? Maybe you’ll be safe working in the kitchen? Maybe you can’t stand the heat of the kitchen and you’re thrown onto laundry duties where it’s not much cooler. Once […]