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What used to be called 'a sideways look' at current events, but your genial host is no longer able to look sideways owing to the stiffening of the neck muscles and a worrying tightening of the chest after too much exertion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Sit Down and Cheer, Martin Kelner traces the development of this relationship from its humble origins in the 1960 Olympics, by way of the first-ever Match of the Day in 1964, through to the financial impact of Sky, right up to the high-tech gadgetry of our present-day viewing. Insightful and very funny, this is an entertaining exploration of two major national pastimes and not to be missed.

With university paused, the generation gap becomes more brutal than ever, with 19-year-old Ruthie locked in with boomer parents, but still podcasting If you enjoy 'Ruthie - The Lockdown Sessions, then we'd be pathetically grateful if you could leave a review on iTunes here; https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ruthie-me-and-my-dad/id1350367213?mt=2 If you REALLY like us, be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode, and tell your friends.You can get in touch with the show via email here; martinandruthpodcast@gmail.comMartin’s on Twitter at @martinkelner, or if you prefer Facebook he’s ...