Ask HN: I want to start programming - Should I start BASIC?

I have tried hundreds of times to learn how to code and I fail everytime. You name the language and I've probably had a go. My question is, should I dig out my Sinclair Spectrum and start with BASIC and work my way up? Where should I begin?

The problem I face is remembering what I read in tutorials/books and/or putting what I've learned into practice!