Marvin Posted August 1 (edited) One for my generation. In a time before the internet and long before the social media phenomenon; who remembers when Swap Shop's Cheggers (hadn't realised he died 3 years ago) took the roadshow to Edinburgh? Did you go and did you swap anything? Although I preferred Tiz Waz (Swap Shop started earlier then I'd switch over), I remember my Dad taking me along to see it. Iirc I swapped the game Perfection for a skateboard, which never got used. Kids today don't know what they are missing Edited August 1 by Marvin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted August 1 No, they were aw n the pub huvvin a life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 1 6 minutes ago, ri Alban said: No, they were aw n the pub huvvin a life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheile Posted August 1 Swap Shop was pish, whereas TIWAS had the lovely Sally James. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted August 1 2 hours ago, Marvin said: One for my generation. In a time before the internet and long before the social media phenomenon; who remembers when Swap Shop's Cheggers (hadn't realised he died 3 years ago) took the roadshow to Edinburgh? Did you go and did you swap anything? Although I preferred Tiz Waz (Swap Shop started earlier then I'd switch over), I remember my Dad taking me along to see it. Iirc I swapped the game Perfection for a skateboard, which never got used. Kids today don't know what they are missing Nice one. That's the kind of swap you used to see on the Swap Shop board on the telly and think 'chancing arab' (or something like that). 😃 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theshed Posted August 1 3 hours ago, Marvin said: One for my generation. In a time before the internet and long before the social media phenomenon; who remembers when Swap Shop's Cheggers (hadn't realised he died 3 years ago) took the roadshow to Edinburgh? Did you go and did you swap anything? Although I preferred Tiz Waz (Swap Shop started earlier then I'd switch over), I remember my Dad taking me along to see it. Iirc I swapped the game Perfection for a skateboard, which never got used. Kids today don't know what they are missing Didn't know he was dead till I read this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 1 10 minutes ago, Cheile said: Swap Shop was pish, whereas TIWAS had the lovely Sally James. I always insisted my kids watched Tiswas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted August 1 5 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: I always insisted my kids watched Tiswas. Are you expecting a telegram, anytime soon? Tiswas was donkeys ago. 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted August 1 (edited) Everytime I reach for the bottle of vodka I hide in the cistern I raise a glass to the memory of Cheggers. Maggie Philbin had a thing about her back in the day too. Cheggers was punching above his weight there if we're being honest. Edited August 1 by been here before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Brown Posted August 1 42 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Are you expecting a telegram, anytime soon? Tiswas was donkeys ago. 🤣 Nah, he started in his teens @The Real Maroonblood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Brown Posted August 1 2 minutes ago, been here before said: Everytime I reach for the bottle of vodka I hide in the cistern I raise a glass to the memory of Cheggers. Maggie Philbin had a thing about her back in the day too. Cheggers was punching above his weight there if we're being honest. She drove him to drink, you had a lucky escape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 1 49 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Are you expecting a telegram, anytime soon? Tiswas was donkeys ago. 🤣 Getting there but a few year to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marvin Posted August 1 1 hour ago, Cheile said: Swap Shop was pish, whereas TIWAS had the lovely Sally James. Yeah but what about Maggie Philbin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 1 16 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Or Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted August 1 This is as risque as the BBC got in those days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheile Posted August 1 2 hours ago, Marvin said: Yeah but what about Maggie Philbin No, too nicey, nicey. Sally James, I imagine, would be a bit dirty. (At least she was in my fantasies!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted August 1 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Cheile said: No, too nicey, nicey. Sally James, I imagine, would be a bit dirty. (At least she was in my fantasies!) See I imagine it the other way around. Sally James too obvious, in yer face in and aboot exactly as youd expect. Like the big brassy receptionist. No surprises and nothing half the office havent done with her before Philbin on the other hand... BBC home counties, nicey nice girl next door type. Wee quite mousey one, sits in the corner never really being noticed. Lets her hair down a wee bit at the xmas party. Utter depraved filth when back to hers. The type no-one would believe when you tell them as 'what? Maggie? The dark haired lassie... nah.... she's not that sort'. Edited August 1 by been here before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted August 1 6 hours ago, ri Alban said: No, they were aw n the pub huvvin a life. 😀, take it someone has said to you to get to the pub, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted August 1 4 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Or I've had many a Sherman to that picture probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted August 1 3 hours ago, been here before said: See I imagine it the other way around. Sally James too obvious, in yer face in and aboot exactly as youd expect. Like the big brassy receptionist. No surprises and nothing half the office havent done with her before Philbin on the other hand... BBC home counties, nicey nice girl next door type. Wee quite mousey one, sits in the corner never really being noticed. Lets her hair down a wee bit at the xmas party. Utter depraved filth when back to hers. The type no-one would believe when you tell them as 'what? Maggie? The dark haired lassie... nah.... she's not that sort'. You have given this some thought haven't you? Excellent post but Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montgomery Brewster Posted August 1 6 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Peanut smuggler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted August 1 2 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: Peanut smuggler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted August 1 11 hours ago, Marvin said: One for my generation. In a time before the internet and long before the social media phenomenon; who remembers when Swap Shop's Cheggers (hadn't realised he died 3 years ago) took the roadshow to Edinburgh? Did you go and did you swap anything? Although I preferred Tiz Waz (Swap Shop started earlier then I'd switch over), I remember my Dad taking me along to see it. Iirc I swapped the game Perfection for a skateboard, which never got used. Kids today don't know what they are missing I think I went to this, was it on the Meadows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Brown Posted August 1 5 hours ago, been here before said: See I imagine it the other way around. Sally James too obvious, in yer face in and aboot exactly as youd expect. Like the big brassy receptionist. No surprises and nothing half the office havent done with her before Philbin on the other hand... BBC home counties, nicey nice girl next door type. Wee quite mousey one, sits in the corner never really being noticed. Lets her hair down a wee bit at the xmas party. Utter depraved filth when back to hers. The type no-one would believe when you tell them as 'what? Maggie? The dark haired lassie... nah.... she's not that sort'. Can I suggest counseling? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted August 1 2 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: You have given this some thought haven't you? 19 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Can I suggest counseling? The boy in the library kens... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felix Posted August 1 They did have some decent bands on; amongst the crock of sh!t : Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcrisps Posted August 1 13 hours ago, Marvin said: One for my generation. In a time before the internet and long before the social media phenomenon; who remembers when Swap Shop's Cheggers (hadn't realised he died 3 years ago) took the roadshow to Edinburgh? Did you go and did you swap anything? Although I preferred Tiz Waz (Swap Shop started earlier then I'd switch over), I remember my Dad taking me along to see it. Iirc I swapped the game Perfection for a skateboard, which never got used. Kids today don't know what they are missing I went. Can't remember doing a swap, but I do still have my Swap Shop scarf I got at the event. In the loft. Questions might be asked if I still wore it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Sunday at 08:19 14 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: I think I went to this, was it on the Meadows? Murrayfield stadium Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Sunday at 08:22 Jenny Hanley Magpie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted Sunday at 08:38 18 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Murrayfield stadium That’s where I was thinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted Sunday at 10:26 (edited) 17 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: I've had many a Sherman to that picture probably. And that was only last week eh Jonno. Edited Sunday at 10:26 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesM48 Posted Sunday at 11:31 I always felt swap shop was so middle class and posh. I just couldn't relate to it. Especially the swap shop board, where you had snooty Sarah wanting to swap a violin for some other shit with another posh kid. Suppose it made growing up in poverty worse ! But i prefered Tiswas as it was just anarchic and more child friendly, Blue Peter was pish too. apart from John Noakes . He had a great enthusiasm about him . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
been here before Posted Sunday at 11:51 18 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I always felt swap shop was so middle class and posh. I just couldn't relate to it. Especially the swap shop board, where you had snooty Sarah wanting to swap a violin for some other shit with another posh kid. Suppose it made growing up in poverty worse ! But i prefered Tiswas as it was just anarchic and more child friendly, Blue Peter was pish too. apart from John Noakes . He had a great enthusiasm about him . The Man, an utter legend. Nelson Column 70s Health and Safety: sturdy shoes and a pair of denim flares "about 180 feet I should think". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted Sunday at 13:21 4 hours ago, John Findlay said: Jenny Hanley Magpie Hairy Pie too....... Well it was back in an era when Davy Crockett hats were all the rage. Known as Bush Tucker Trials these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted Sunday at 13:40 5 hours ago, John Findlay said: Murrayfield stadium No wonder i never got my swap🤪 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Sunday at 13:50 28 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Hairy Pie too....... Well it was back in an era when Davy Crockett hats were all the rage. Known as Bush Tucker Trials these days. You wouldnt have said no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Sunday at 13:54 2 hours ago, been here before said: The Man, an utter legend. Nelson Column 70s Health and Safety: sturdy shoes and a pair of denim flares "about 180 feet I should think". Broke the golden rule. Never sit on a Bosun's chair you havent rigged yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted Sunday at 14:21 On 01/08/2020 at 10:57, The Real Maroonblood said: I always insisted my kids watched Tiswas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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NANOJAMBO Posted Sunday at 15:50 On 01/08/2020 at 13:39, Lemongrab said: This is as risque as the BBC got in those days. Was it Swapshop that had a band on once where the very tidy lead singer had the shortest of short skirts and all the boys in the TV audience were staring at her minge and the presenter (Sarah Green ?) said "how nice , you wore knickers to match your dress". The singer said "cheers, I don't normally wear any". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnothejambo Posted Sunday at 16:05 2 hours ago, John Findlay said: You wouldnt have said no. You're probably right... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted Sunday at 16:07 1 minute ago, jonnothejambo said: You're probably right... Any red blooded male would have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawnrazor Posted Sunday at 16:07 17 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Was it Swapshop that had a band on once where the very tidy lead singer had the shortest of short skirts and all the boys in the TV audience were staring at her minge and the presenter (Sarah Green ?) said "how nice , you wore knickers to match your dress". The singer said "cheers, I don't normally wear any". Was that not Bow Wow Wow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted Sunday at 16:21 On 01/08/2020 at 13:39, Lemongrab said: This is as risque as the BBC got in those days. Quite an incredible piece of TV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Cockade Posted Sunday at 16:27 5 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Quite an incredible piece of TV Incredible is an understatement!! Not sure how they got away with that even in those days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Cockade Posted Sunday at 16:33 I remember watching that Edinburgh Swap Shop There was a hilarious bit with Cheggers talking to an Edinburgh boy where neither could understand what the other was saying Which football team do you support? Naebody Neebdee ? Haven’t heard of them then a bit later Neebdee is that Scottish for nobody? Naw just Scotland That’s as much as I can remember Might not look that funny written down but me and my mate still laugh about to this day 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
