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We head back to the 1990's... or is that the 1940's...??... as we revisit Gary Sparrow's time travelling bigamy adventures.
We will be reviewing hit 90's sitcom, Goodnight Sweetheart, chopping up scene-by-scene as we travel down Ducketts Passage for our nostalgic fix.

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S2 - Ep 5 - Wish Me Luck...

S2 - Ep 5 - Wish Me Luck...

2024-05-0801:16:16

Yvonne has been given a promotion at work, and although at first Gary is over the moon for his wife, his world is turned upside down when it means that they would have to relocate to Cheshire. Gary comes up with a ludicrous plan to avoid moving up north, and chooses to commit to staying in the 1940’s, but Gary soon comes to realise that he isn’t cut out for war torn London. Also on this episode - Episode review of Series 2 - Episode 5 ‘Wish Me Luck…’ The audio commentary from Series 2 - Episode 4 ‘Who’s Taking You Home Tonight?’. We look at Ezra Street in more depth. Part one of Christopher Ettridge’s interview from the DVD extras. And a time slip story where a village seems to lose all of its beauty. Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
Gary’s constant late nights away from home, is starting to worry Yvonne, but Gary eases her mind by saying it is because Ron is working him hard, in a job role that Gary and Ron have made up. Gary aims to make it up to Yvonne by offering to take her out for dinner, but it just so happens to be on the same night that Gary is also having dinner with Phoebe back in 1941. Can Gary really pull off a masterstroke, and have dinner with the two women in his life, at the same time, but five decades apart? Also on this podcast: We look at a time traveller that claims to have met his future self.. We learn about two unsung heroes from World War II We hear Gary Sparrow’s latest entry in his Sparrow Diary. And all of the usual trivia and mail from the mailbag. Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
Gary is off to court after being taken in by the police for being drunk at the wheel of his work van. This leads to even more problems regarding Gary’s job, and putting more strain on his marriage with Yvonne. Meanwhile, Phoebe is also down in the dumps, so Gary has to stop thinking about himself for a change, and help out the two ladies in his life. Also on this podcast: Find out how I got on when I appeared on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Midnight Mastermind’. We head to the village of Thingwall for our latest time slip story. We learn all about the history of Operation Barbarossa And all of the usual trivia and mail from the mailbag. --- Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
Gary struggles with the pressures of life in the 90’s especially now Yvonne has her sights set on a new dream. Being spurred on by Ron, Gary is persuaded to boost his lovelife by going back to the 40’s to see Phoebe, but this seems to be thwarted as Phoebe has had her head turned by another man in uniform. Also on the podcast: We take our first look at Gary Sparrow’s time travelling diary. We have TWO time slip stories that feature time travellers that come from the future. Plenty of correspondence from the mailbag. And the usual facts and trivia that are connected to the episode we review, including the music featured in the show, and the actors that appeared. Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content. #goodnightsweetheart #podcast #sitcom #1990s #1940s #timetravel #timeslip #worldwar2 #london #royaloak #pub #sitcom #spotify #newepisode #bigamy #timetraveller #history #review #overview #twowives #duckettspassage #nostalgia #television #blitz #blastfromthepast #war #recap #series2 #garysparrow #doyouremember
Series Two has arrived! In this episode of ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ we review Episode One of Series Two of Goodnight Sweetheart, called ‘Don’t Get Around Much Any More’. Gary is persuaded to return to the past by Ron to try their ‘Get Rich Quick’ plan one more time. Surely there is no way it can fail this time? Trying to avoid the Royal Oak on his trip back, Gary bumps into his old friends, and realises a lot has changed since he last visited. As strange as Gary’s life already is, how will Gary react when he realises he may have turned up in a different TV sitcom? Also on the podcast: Your amazing mailbag interactions. Did somebody go back in time to come face-to-face with Marie Antoinette? Three mini timeslip stories. We delve into the history of Dad’s Army We listen to the music used in the episode. Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
Spin Off Special #2

Spin Off Special #2

2024-02-1832:36

Let’s get nostalgic, and head back to the 1990’s to listen to some classic theme tunes that appeared on our TV screens over the weekends during that decade. But which one is your favourite? Listen to the latest episode of ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ to vote for your favourite 90’s Weekend Television theme tune. The theme with the most votes will head into the grand final. Choose from: Baywatch, Big Break, Casualty, Blind Date, Noel’s House Party, You Bet!, Stars in Their Eyes, Gladiators, Heartbeat, Last of the Summer Wine, The Generation Game, and Live & Kicking. Comment on this post, or send me a message to cast your vote. Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage
WE ARE BACK!! A Trip Down Ducketts Passage returns, and we are back with a bang! This weekend you will find a trilogy of time travelling delights turn up in your podcast feeds, starting right now as you will find a Series One recap ready for you to listen to. Tomorrow, Heat Two of our spin-off podcast will be released, as we look at the best TV Themes from the weekends of the 1990’s. Finally, completing our triple-bill, on Monday we head down Ducketts Passage to begin Series Two of Goodnight Sweetheart, as we review Series Two, Episode One, which is called ‘Don’t Get Around Much Anymore'. Plenty to feed your nostalgic fix this weekend! Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
S1 - Ep 6. In the Mood

S1 - Ep 6. In the Mood

2023-12-2301:16:20

Festive edition of 'A Trip Down Ducketts Passage'. After Yvonne finds out the true cost of Gary’s wartime hobby, Yvonne warns Gary it’s time for him to stop with his obsession. As Gary clears away his memorabilia, he comes across a video tape that could help him back in 1940, as he knows the exact time and place that he can take his wartime gang to meet the King. all goes to plan and there are celebrations between Gary and Phoebe. However the celebration is cut short when Phoebe gets some worrying news, leaving Gary questioning whether it is time to leave the past in the past for good. Also on this episode of ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’: We get in the mood for Christmas as we look at what Christmas would’ve looked like during World War ll. A festive timeslip story on Bold Street. A time slip story featuring some strange toilets in Norwich. We say goodbye to Eric Bamford. And much, much more!! Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Spotify - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
After things had been left in a bad way with Phoebe in the last episode, Gary contemplates leaving the 1940s behind for good. Something that benefits his marriage with Yvonne as they are both buzzing and loving every second with each other. However, a news report in 1993, claims that an 80 year old Phoebe Sparrow has been attacked, leaving Gary questioning if he has to return to the 1940s to eventually marry Phoebe, so that it doesn’t mess with the course of history. Also on this episode of ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’: We get all nostalgic and talk about the Yellow Pages and The Phone Book. We take a look at Neville Chamberlain and how the war started. A time slip story involving doppelgangers. I chat to a young ‘fan’ of Goodnight Sweetheart. And much, much more!! Socials Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Facebook - ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ or ‘Ducketts Passage’ Email - duckettspod@gmail.com You can find us on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Tunein, and Google Podcasts. Where to watch Goodnight Sweetheart - That’s TV channel or on ITVX Please Like, Share, Review and Follow us for all Goodnight Sweetheart content.
On the latest episode of ‘A Trip Down Ducketts Passage’ we see Gary take advantage of Yvonne having a weekend away in Huddersfield, by heading back to the 1940’s for some extra time with Phoebe. However, Gary’s fun weekend turns into a nightmare, leaving his relationship with Phoebe hanging in the balance. Also on this episode: We have some exciting correspondence in the mailbag. We look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. The actors that played a part in this episode. A Time Slip in 1950’s Suffolk. We find out how Nicholas Lyndhurst dealt with being in the spotlight.
A special episode as we wish Goodnight Sweetheart a happy 30th birthday. We review episode three of series one, as Gary heads back to the 1940's to warn Phoebe of an upcoming air strike on the East End, something he has had prior knowledge of after reading about it in his Blitz book. However, knowing too much gets Gary into a spot of bother. We look at the Spivs of the war, London Underground entertainers, and have a new segment where we look at true accounts of time portals. Facebook - Ducketts Passage Facebook - A Trip Down Ducketts Passage Instagram - @duckettspod Twitter/X - @duckettspod Email - duckettspod@gmail.com Please rate, review and subscribe.
Spin Off Special #1

Spin Off Special #1

2023-11-0524:59

We head down Ducketts Passage for a different reason this week. We use the time portal to head back to the days when television show theme tunes were nearly as amazing as the TV shows themselves. But what is the best television theme tune ever? Our journey to find out begins here, as we hear the first twelve contenders in heat one. To vote for your favourite head to our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages - @duckettspod - or email at duckettspod@gmail.com. Alternatively, answer the question attached to this episode on Spotify to submit your vote.
After Gary gets it in the neck from Yvonne for messing up a chance for a job promotion, Gary heads back to the 1940's where he feels more appreciated, only to find that things still aren't as simple as he hoped for back in war torn London. Also, we delve into the life of Lord Lucan, we look at the career of Victor McGuire, and there is an exciting announcement about an upcoming spin-off show of 'A Trip Down Ducketts Passage'.
Gary Sparrow is a TV repair man, living a mundane life alongside his ambitious wife, Yvonne. Gary is called to a job in the East End of London, a job that he can't seem to find the location of. Instead Gary stumbles across something that seems peculiar. He must be dreaming... right? Listen for an episode review of the first ever episode of 'Goodnight Sweetheart', with added bits of trivia throughout.
Pilot Episode

Pilot Episode

2023-10-1709:10

Welcome! You are about to join us as we take a trip down Ducketts Passage. Episode by episode, scene by scene, we will review hit 90's sitcom, Goodnight Sweetheart, as Gary Sparrows juggles his two lives... fifty years apart!
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