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Cliff Richard: a Life in Show Business

Whether you love his music or hate it. There is no doubt that Sir Cliff Richard has had an epic career and is still going strong!

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The Ultimate Elvis Presley Playlist, as Chosen by You

The King will always be in the building! Prompted by your memories, and in homage to Lisa Marie, here is the ultimate Elvis Presley playlist.

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Remember the Summer of 1976 and the legendary heatwave? With over 60,000 memories shared by our community, we can take you back!

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Stickers, clackers, hoppers ahoy! A retrospective look at the top toys of the 60s and 70s. Which do you remember and which do you still want?

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Lovely Lollies of Yesteryear: Our Favourite Childhood Ices

After a hundred years of the ice lolly, we look back at the pop art of the popsicle and remember our childhood favourites, as chosen by our Spring Chickens.

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