Back to Brookside: Fun and frolics with Irene Marot who played DD Dixon

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageIrene Marot played the feisty and rather moral and religious DD Dixon in Brookside from 1990. Infact it's exactly 30 years in October since the Dixons first arrived in the Close, much to the annoyance of their posh next door neighbours The Farnham's. Irene joins Ashley and our new 'Simon Soap/Soap Simon' expert for an hour of hilarious memories. From now onwards you can enjoy 4 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week Tuesday is specials day when we'll have docs, comedy, drama and themed interviews and reunions. Thursday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to the weekend with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays - currently alternating between Classic British Film and Classic British Sitcom. And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz with Andy Hoyle on Sundays. (note: the quiz is taking a break during September). Look out for details of its temporary replacements)Distinct Nostalgia - 4 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.comSupport the show