The Karate Kid
7 June 2019
It’s hard to believe it’s 35 years since the American martial arts movie, The Karate Kid, became a massive cinema hit, thanks to its excellent
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Chocks Away!
5 June 2019
People have been trying to fly for hundreds of years, but in bygone times, their attempts at designing aircraft were unsuccessful – and often downright
Rubber Lips are Immune to your Charms!
31 May 2019
One of the most memorable lines in movie history was uttered by Batman’s sidekick, Robin, when he told the evil seductress, Poison Ivy, “My rubber
Ready Steady Cook!
29 May 2019
Cookery shows have become a popular mainstay of our television screens in recent years, but many people regard Ready Steady Cook as the original programme
Formula 1: Rubbered Tracks
24 May 2019
Formula One is the most famous motor racing event in the world, attracting millions of fans who watch live and on TV. However, it has
What Floats a Boat?
20 May 2019
The mystery of how ships and boats float is one that baffles many people. Why is it that human beings can’t walk on water because
The Mayan Ball Game
17 May 2019
A historic ball game, played with the earliest rubber balls ever discovered, is estimated to date back around 3,000 years. Archaeologists unearthed the oldest-known gaming
Captain Pugwash
15 May 2019
The adventures of Captain Pugwash have been popular among youngsters for 69 years. The fictional pirate and his motley crew first appeared in a cartoon
Airship Hangar to Tropical Paradise
13 May 2019
A former aircraft hangar, that was built before the Second World War for the Luftwaffe, has been transformed into a tropical paradise in the heart
Alexander Parkes
8 May 2019
English inventor Alexander Parkes is famous for discovering manmade plastic in the 19th century. His ground-breaking invention in 1856 became known as Parkesine in his
Ridin’ Along in my Automobile
3 May 2019
Chuck Berry was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music in the United States in the 1950s. He developed rhythm and blues
Victoria Wood’s Dinnerladies
30 April 2019
The award-winning BBC sitcom, Dinnerladies, was first broadcast 21 years ago, yet it remains a cult comedy classic, thanks to its re-runs on the Gold