Great British Film - Brassed Off with Stephen Tompkinson

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageIt was one of the most successful British films of the 1990s. Brassed Off - with its real life tale of the struggles of a colliery brass band during the UK pit closure crisis, became popular all around the world. It helped to introduce the classical piece Concierto De Aranjuez to new audiences and to rejuvenate brass band music. It also had a stellar cast including Pete Postlethwaite, Ewan McGregor, Tara Fitzgerald and Stephen Tompkinson. Stephen has been chatting to Ashley...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