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Author: Griff Rhys Jones & Rick Wakeman

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In the 1970s, Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones changed everything. Rick made keyboards as sexy as guitars whilst Griff made comedy alternative.


Now, these 70s pioneers are actually in their 70s. They’ve experienced a lifetime of changes – so many changes in fact that they’ve now worked out that the 1970s wasn’t ‘the decade that taste forgot’. Instead it was the beginning of innovation, freedom of expression and extraordinary trousers.


In their new weekly podcast, Rick and Griff bring us history as you’ve never heard it before. From religion…(would Noah have built the ark had the concept of the Yellow Weather Warning been invented?) to fashion…(what was the fantastic sartorial journey that took us from grey flannel slacks to split-kneed loon pants??)


They’ll also answer your burning questions, e-mail Question@RickandGriff.co.uk


Celebrate the last 50 years of history with Rick & Griff, available on all podcast platforms.

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Ep4: Radio

Ep4: Radio

2026-03-2037:45

Welcome back to the Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds! Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones bring you their personal history podcast, created after living lives that are far from ordinary!In this episode we’re talking Radio, something that is VERY dear to Rick and Griff’s hearts. Rick’s been on the radio for the pretty much the last 50 years and Griff’s career started as a BBC radio producer. Expect pirates, hopeless executives and great memories!Contact Rick and Griff with your own memories of this great era, the address is Questions@SOTSYO.co.uk.Subscribe and follow now, so you don’t miss a single episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep3: Cars

Ep3: Cars

2026-03-1343:16

Welcome back to the Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds!Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones bring you their personal history podcast, created after living lives that are far from ordinary!In this episode we’re heading out on the road to talk about Rick’s car addiction, his first car and how he became a car dealer for the rock and roll industry, compared with Griff who didn’t even learn to drive until his 30s.Contact Rick and Griff with your own memories of this great era, the address is Questions@SOTSYO.co.uk.Subscribe and follow now, so you don’t miss a single episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep2: Bicycles

Ep2: Bicycles

2026-03-0641:23

Welcome back to the Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds! Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones bring you their personal history podcast, created after living lives that are far from ordinary!In this episode, we celebrate the faithful bicycle, from our first tricycle to recent perilous experiences cycling around London. Both Rick & Griff have had a brush with the law being drunk on a bicycle – blame the girlfriends – and Rick explains why cyclists today annoy him. All this plus Go-Karts, racing handlebars, black cabs and bottoms also make an appearance.Contact Rick and Griff with your own memories of this great era, the address is Questions@SOTSYO.co.uk.Subscribe and follow now, so you don’t miss a single episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep1: The Introduction

Ep1: The Introduction

2026-02-2732:29

Welcome to the first Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds! A podcast like no other!Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones bring you their personal history podcast, created after living lives that are far from ordinary!In this episode, discover the exciting evolution of the TV set, marvel at Griff stealing half a crown, and at Rick getting thrown out of a sweet shop. Cigarette cards, cereals with a toy in the packet – all these and much more feature in this first episode.Contact Rick and Griff with your own memories of this great era, the address is Questions@SOTSYO.co.uk.Subscribe and follow now, so you don’t miss a single episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer - Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds

Trailer - Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds

2026-02-1201:37

East Anglian next-door neighbours Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones are two extraordinary men.From changing TV comedy forever, to achieving world musical domination, Rick and Griff have led the way since the 1960’s, and in that time, they’ve seen it all.And so, in this, their first joint podcast, Rick and Griff present the alternative history of the world, not through the eyes of world events, but through Bicycles, Pirate Radio, Facial Hair and Jelly Babies. The stuff that’s REALLY important.The Sound Of The Seventy Year Olds is a wander down memory cul-de-sac, because let’s face it, they’re the generation that invented anything that’s any good! New episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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