Anyone Remember Dial-A-Disc?

[Cloverjo]

I’ve just read a review of the book by music journalist Pete Paphides in which he writes about going to the phone box to ring Dial-a-Disc to hear the latest hits.
I’m about the same age as Paphides (50) but don’t remember this service at all. Anyone else?

[Mamyalynne]

I bought it for a while too - no they probably wouldn't but then they are all online now.

[wolf63]

My boss (from when I actually worked for a living) was/is the current Speaking Clock.

https://inews.co.uk/news/technology/meet-alan-steadman-new-voice-bts-speaking-clock-532721

[Mamyalynne]

Nice Susan.

[Old_Geezer]

Sure. Maybe it was before your time.

[douglas9401]

Our local phonebox, back in the days of 2p calls had a faulty mechanism that returned the coin and couldn't tell the difference between a 2 and a ship ha'penny.
If only we'd had something interesting to say or listen to during all that free time on the line. :-)

[marval]

I remember hearing about Dial-A-Disc, but I never used it.

[david small]

Used it once, not impressed so never bothered again.