80s – Page 8 – retrohen

The Krypton Factor: do you think you’re superhuman?

Posted on 28/03/202005/11/2023

THE first thing to be clear about is this: the Krypton Factor had nothing to do with Lex Luthor trying to destroy Superman and taking over the world. It was about discovering whether or not a contestant was superhuman. Let’s face it, to even set foot onto the Krypton Factor you had to be a […]

Rumbelows: Mrs Moore, the football connection and more about Mrs Moore

Posted on 27/03/202016/01/2021

Daley Thompson and Lucozade: How did it happen?

Posted on 14/03/202002/06/2020

Bananaman: unorthodox crimefighting with a smile

Posted on 08/03/202017/06/2023

St Ivel Gold: deadly serious advertising and the Spandau Ballet disconnection

Posted on 07/03/202024/02/2024

Delia Smith: no funny business allowed!

Posted on 29/02/202001/06/2020

IN 1987, I had a part-time job at the in-store bakery – this was the start of a number of funny business scenarios whilst working in a food preparation area. There were many funny business events, but here are my top three: Funny business #1: A guy and girl have a bit of rumpy pompy […]