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RIP Josephine Tewson Mrs H in Shelley, Jane Travers in Clarence, Elizabeth in Keeping Up Appearances and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine Josephine Ann Tewson 26th February 1931 – 18th August 2022

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RIP Roger Whittaker whose death was announced today Roger guested regularly on TV, including Top of the Pops after reaching number 1 in the charts twice He was the host of Whittaker's World of Music in 1971 Roger Henry Brough Whittaker 22nd March 1936 – 13th September 2023

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RIP David McCallum An actor whose body of work stretches over many decades. Highlights include Illya Kuryakin in The Man From UNCLE and Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard in NCIS David Keith McCallum Jr 19th September 1933 – 25th September 2023

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RIP Annabel Giles TV presenter on shows such as TVS's The Help Squad, Tyne Tees Razzmatazz and ITV1's My Shirley Valentine Summer She was a counsellor and psychotherapist and patron of a charity in Brighton Annabel Claire Giles 20th May 1959 – 20th November 2023

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RIP Dennis Waterman Actor in The Sweeney, Minder, On The Up, New Tricks and Colditz. Just some of the many roles in a 60 year career. Dennis Waterman 24th February 1948 - 8th May 2022

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RIP Gwyneth Powell She played Polly Davies in the Channel 4 comedy Man Down Gwyneth will always be remembered though as Headmistress Mrs Bridget McCluskey for 11 years in Grange Hill Gwyneth Powell 5th July 1946 – 8th September 2022

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RIP Brigit Forsyth Talented actress who appeared in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads, Boon, The Practice and most recently in Still Open All Hours Brigit Forsyth 28th July 1940 – 1st December 2023

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RIP Tony Green He and Sid Waddell were the voices of darts commentary for over 30 years Green was the resident scorer on the ITV game show Bullseye for most of it's run Tony passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's Anthony John Green 29th January 1939 – 4th March 2024

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RIP Dave Myers One half of the legendary cooking duo The Hairy Bikers Dave passed away yesterday evening after a battle with cancer David James Myers 8th September 1957 - 28th February 2024

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'Rentaghost' premiered on 6th January 1976. 47 years ago today. 9 series were produced and transmitted between then and 6th November 1984. The theme tune was by Michael Staniforth who played Timothy Claypole in the series.

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RIP Haydn Gwynne Alex Pates in Drop the Dead Donkey and Camilla to Harry Enfield's Charles in The Windsors Also appeared in Peak Practice, Merseybeat and The Crown Haydn Gwynne 1957 - 2023

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RIP Jonnie Irwin Presenter of To Buy or Not to Buy, Escape to the Country, Escape to the Perfect Town, Dream Lives for Sale and The Renovation Game Jonnie had been battling terminal cancer for some time Jonathan James Irwin 18th November 1973 – 2nd February 2024

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RIP Peter Martin whose death was announced today Joe Carroll in The Royle Family and Len Reynolds in Emmerdale He also did a series of ads for Jewson in the 1980's (we got the Jewson lot) Peter Martin December 1941 – 19th April 2023

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'Mary Mungo & Midge' premiered on 7th October 1969. 54 years ago today. Just one series was produced but it continued to air as re-runs up until 1978. The theme music was by Johnny Pearson.

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RIP Jack Smethurst Played Leslie Pollitt in For The Love of Ada, but will always be remembered as Eddie Booth in Love Thy Neighbour. Our condolences and sympathies to his family. Jack Smethurst 9th April 1932 - 16th February 2022

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RIP Dean Sullivan English actor and director Will always be known as legendary soap character Jimmy Corkhill in Channel 4's Brookside for 17 years Dean Sullivan 7th June 1955 – 29th November 2023

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RIP John Savident Actor in many roles including A Family at War, Blake's 7 and the King of England in the pilot of Blackadder He will be most remembered though as butcher Fred Elliott in 1,063 episodes of Coronation Street John Savident 21st January 1938 – 21st February 2024

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Today we wish Joan Collins a Very Happy 90th Birthday. She has played many roles over the years but this one from 1979 is one of our favourites.

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Condolences to the family of Sir Michael Palin on the passing of his wife Helen earlier today.

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Very sad to hear of the death of legendary entertainer Bernard Cribbens at the age of 93 Actor, comedian, singer, from the song Right Said Fred, to Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy and from Wilf Mott to Jackanory Bernard Joseph Cribbins OBE 29th December 1928 - 28th July 2022

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A very happy 96th birthday to legendary ITN newscaster Sandy Gall

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'Minder' premiered on 29th October 1979. 44 years ago today. 10 series were produced by Euston Films, a subsidiary of Thames Television, for the ITV network. The theme music was written by Gerard Kenny and Patricia Waterman. It was sung by Dennis Waterman.

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RIP Gary Waldhorn. Well known for Lionel Bainbridge in Brush Strokes, and Councillor David Horton in The Vicar of Dibley. Gary Waldhorn 3rd July 1943 - 10th January 2022

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RIP Dickie Davies The face of ITV Sport for nearly a quarter of a century including 20 years as the host of World of Sport Richard John Davies 30th April 1933 – 19th February 2023

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Today we wish Mr Benn a very happy 50th Birthday. The series premiered on 25th February 1971. Check out the website for more classic children's TV titles:

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RIP Bruce Montague Has appeared in over 300 TV shows Will always be remembered as Leonard Dunn in the classic BBC sitcom Butterflies Bruce Montague 24th March 1939 – 16th August 2022

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#Onthisday 45 years ago Ceefax officially launched to the masses. Think of it as the internet of the day, back in the 70s and 80s.

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RIP Michael Barratt Started as a reporter for Midlands Today before presenting Panorama and 24 Hours He will always be remembered as the host of Nationwide from 1969 to 1977 Michael Fieldhouse Barratt 3rd January 1928 – 10th July 2022

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All of us at Ark Towers wish Doctor Who's Tom Baker a very Happy 90th Birthday

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'Top Cat' premiered in the UK on 16th May 1962. 60 years ago today. After only four weeks it was renamed The Boss Cat. The rapid name change was made because Top Cat was also the name of a popular brand of cat food.

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RIP Bob Wellings Known for being one of the presenters on Nationwide. Also known previously in the ITV Anglia region as presenter of About Anglia. Bob Wellings 1st April 1934 – 1st March 2022

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Today we wish 'The Wombles' a Very Happy 50th Birthday. They first appeared on BBC1 at 5.40pm on 5th February 1973, just before the main National News. The series was regularly screened for many years up to around 1989.

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Very sad news and condolences to all Dad's Army fans as the death has been announced today of Ian Lavender who played Private Frank Pike. The last remaining member of the regular cast. RIP "you stupid boy" Arthur Ian Lavender 16th February 1946 – 2nd February 2024

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Today we wish 'The Herbs' a Very Happy 55th Birthday. The series premiered on 12th February 1968. Just 1 series was produced but the BBC repeated it many times up to around 1975.

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RIP Joss Ackland Was in 41 episodes of Z Cars and C.S. Lewis in the BBC's Shadowlands Others will remember the man in the taxi in the Pet Shop Boys video "Always on my Mind" Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland CBE 29th February 1928 – 19th November 2023

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RIP Mike Yarwood One of Britain's most talented impressionists. In the 70's his Christmas shows had audiences of over 20 million viewers. He passed away at The Royal Variety Charity care home, Brinsworth House Michael Edward Yarwood OBE 14th June 1941 – 8th September 2023

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Inspired by @Darren_Dutton we thought Matt Hancock sounded like a @SkyNews presenter from 1989 been told to wrap it up by the programme director.

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'Mr Benn' premiered on 25th February 1971. 52 years ago today. The series was repeated twice a year for 21 years with further repeats airing in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2000. The series was narrated by Ray Brooks.

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RIP Lynda Baron First appeared on TV in the 1958 BBC-tv Theatre Night production Living for Pleasure, but will be more well known as Auntie Mabel in Come Outside and Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours Lilian Baron (Lynda Baron) 24th March 1939 – March 2022)

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'Super Gran' premiered on 20th January 1985. 38 years ago today. 2 series were produced by Tyne Tees Television for the ITV network.

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'Grange Hill' premiered on 8th February 1978. 44 years ago today. 31 series were produced. Check out the website for more classic children's TV titles:

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We’re pleased to announce TVARK (Beta) will return online on Sunday 19th January. We will be working over the next few weeks on making TVARK accessible on as many devices as possible. The team will then be taking time out for family and friends throughout December 1/2

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'Chigley' premiered on 6th October 1969. 54 years ago today. It was the third and final stop-motion series in Gordon Murray's Trumptonshire trilogy. It was preceded by Camberwick Green and Trumpton. Brian Cant narrated all 3 and the theme music to all 3 was by Freddie Phillips.

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2 years

Today we have 'Pipkins' from 4th November 1980. 42 years ago today. The series was produced by ATV for the ITV network.

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2 years

RIP Denise Coffey Part of Rediffusion's Do Not Adjust Your Set and LWT's End Of Part One. Denise Coffey 12th December 1936 - 23rd March 2022

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9 months

A slightly different post today from us as we wish ourselves a Happy 25th Birthday. A few of our celebrity followers have sent us some special Birthday messages:

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'Grange Hill' premiered on 8th February 1978. 45 years ago today. 31 series were produced and transmitted between then and 15th September 2008.

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'The Adventures of Rupert Bear' premiered on 28th October 1970. 53 years ago today. 4 series were produced by ATV for the ITV network. The theme music was written by Len Beadle and Ron Roker. It was sung by Jackie Lee.

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RIP Tony Smith The man who created Gus Honeybun Tony passed away at his home in West Devon

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RIP David Soul Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in Starsky & Hutch plus 5 UK singles (2 number 1's) In later years he appeared in BBC's Holby City and was last seen in a 2012 episode of ITV's Lewis David Richard Solberg (David Soul) 28th August 1943 – 4th January 2024

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'Rainbow' premiered on 16th October 1972. 51 years ago today. 23 series were produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. David Cook presented the first 2 series. Geoffrey Hayes presented from series 3 onwards. The theme music was by Telltale.

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RIP Paul O'Grady Chat show host, presented Blankety Blank as his alter ego Lily Savage and the wonderful series For The Love of Dogs to name just a few of this man's talents. Paul James O'Grady MBE DL 14th June 1955 – 28th March 2023

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RIP Terrence Hardiman Has been in many celebrated series including Secret Army, When the Boat Comes In, Prime Suspect, Home to Roost and Crown Court Will be most remembered as the main character in CBBC's The Demon Headmaster Terrence Hardiman 6th April 1937 – 9th May 2023

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RIP Charles Foster Granada continuity legend and voiceover for many shows Condolences to his family and all who worked with this talented man who will be very sadly missed

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Today we have 'Rainbow' from 27th April 1973. 50 years ago today. 23 series were produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. David Cook presented the first 2 series. Geoffrey Hayes presented from series 3 onwards.

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RIP Bamber Gascoigne The original host of University Challenge for over 25 years. Arthur Bamber Gascoigne CBE, FRSL 24th January 1935 – 8th February 2022

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5 years

I have managed to get after some editing a decent copy of the @TennentsLager advert with Bing Crosby. How and why is a mystery. I would like to see the ending. Lets not forget Billy Thompson, Jerry Wallace, Campbell Morrison @Bingconstantly @Macwilmslo @BeingScots

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The Spoon family on Button Moon are in mourning tonight as the man who was their voice has passed away. RIP Robin Parkinson Christopher Robin Parkinson 25th October 1929 - 10th May 2022

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1 year

Today we have 'The Persuaders from 4th February 1972. 51 years ago today. The series was produced by ITC for the ITV network. The theme music was by John Barry.

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RIP Colin Bennett whose death was announced this week on X Colin was famous for being the accident prone caretaker in Take Hart and Hartbeat. He also starred in ITV kids series Luna which he co-wrote with Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees A talented man who will be greatly missed

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Today we wish a Happy 25th Birthday to 'The Royle Family'. The series premiered on 14th September 1998. 3 series were produced by Granada Television for the BBC. The theme music was 'Half the World Away' by Oasis.

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As it's #Gameshowthursday Here's is UK version of "You bet your Life" made by Southern in 1981, with one of the WORSE opening titles ever made by ITV. Well what was the IBA going to do? take way its franchise? @80sNostalgia @CuriousUkTelly @htwcentral @russty_russ

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Back #OnThisDay in 1988 Michael Grade via his daughter moved Neighbours to the time of 5.35pm on BBC1. Just think about that...

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RIP Victor Lewis-Smith We at Ark Towers are absolutely numb with shock, none of us saw this coming We will miss his daring, uncompromising approach to making programmes and above all, his wicked sense of humour Victor Lewis-Smith 12th May 1959 - 10th December 2022

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Today we have 'Pipkins' from 4th November 1980. 43 years ago today. 10 series were produced by ATV for the ITV network.

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RIP Michael Jayston Brilliant actor known as Valeyard in Doctor Who's The Trial of a Time Lord and Raquel's father James who finds the watch that makes Del and Rodney millionaires in Only Fools and Horses Michael James (Michael Jayston) 29th October 1935 – 5th February 2024

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RIP Doreen Mantle First appearance on British TV screens was as Mrs Cox in Emergency Ward 10 in the 1960's She will always be remembered most famously as Jean Warboys in classic BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave Doreen Mantle 22nd June 1926 – 9th August 2023

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'Return of the Saint' premiered on 10th September 1978. 45 years ago today. The series was produced by ITC for ATV and the ITV network.

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RIP Henry Sandon Expert on BBC's Antiques Roadshow for many years specialising in ceramics, especially Royal Worcester Porcelain Henry George Sandon MBE 4th August 1928 – 25th December 2023

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Maybe 1982 was a better year for ITV at Xmas? Entertainment like blowing up boats, Smoking, Chinese sweep, Mrs T, Super Strong dogs, Giant ball that will kill everyone, 1950s Derek Griffiths, Farting out of a balloon, Chas N dave, Dennis, Dancing Bruce, The Krankies & Hats 🤣😋

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Rentaghost premiered on 6th January 1976. 46 years ago today. 9 series were produced between 1976 and 1984. Check out the website for more classic children's TV titles:

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'Pigeon Street' premiered on 10th February 1981. 42 years ago today. 2 series were produced and transmitted in 1981. It was reshown many times upto 1993.

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#OnThisDay in 1984: Leonard Rossiter passed away. He's know for many acting roles but of course he's best know for getting Joan Collins wet all the time🤣

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4 years

It's Friday, It's 5.15 its LWT... Can you name everyone?

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'Indoor League' premiered on 5th April 1973. 50 years ago today. 6 series were produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network. The theme music was Waiting For You by André Brasseur.

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Barry Humphries has left us The gladioli sellers of the world are in mourning RIP Dame Edna Everage RIP Sir Les Patterson John Barry Humphries AO CBE 17th February 1934 – 22nd April 2023

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5 years

We couldn't have done it without you. The site will be back online in a few more days. Our tech head has found the connection issue everyone has been experiencing. We're working to resolve it quickly. Thank you for your patience and continued support, we really appreciate it.

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Today we have 'The Adventure Game' from 24th May 1980. 42 years ago today. 4 series were produced between 1980 and 1986.

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'Weekend World' premiered on 1st October 1972. 51 years ago today. It was produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network and ran from from 1972 to 1988. The theme music was the closing bars of 'Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin)' by Mountain.

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Do you agree with these rankings? Lets start a debate?!

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'Larry Grayson's Generation Game' premiered on 23rd September 1978. 45 years ago today. Larry hosted the show for 4 series.

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Very first @haveigotnews with that strange music with Angus Deayton Paul Merton and ian hislop.

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Today we wish 'The Tomorrow People' a Very Happy 50th Birthday. The first episode was shown 50 years ago today. 8 series were produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. The theme music was by Dudley Simpson.

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'Pebble Mill at One' premiered on 2nd October 1972. 51 years ago today. It ran until 23rd May 1986 but was revived in 1991 and ran from 14th October 1991 to 29 March 1996. The original theme music featured here is 'As You Please' by Raymond Lefèvre.

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Today we have 'Screen Test' from 22nd September 1981. 42 years ago today. Brian Trueman seems very pleased with his new set. 21 series were produced and transmitted between 18th November 1970 and 20th December 1984. The theme music was 'Marching There and Back' by Syd Dale.

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Who remembers Roobarb and Custard?

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BBC South East announced yesterday that former host Geoff Clark had died As well as BBC South East, Geoff was at TV-am, Sky, Meridian and also covered American Football at Wembley for Channel 4 Our condolences and sympathies to his family, friends and all who worked with him

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RIP John Motson BBC radio and TV football commentator for nearly 50 years We will never forget the legendary coat Motty, thanks for all those amazing commentaries John Walker "Motty" Motson OBE 10th July 1945 – 23rd February 2023

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50 years ago #OnThisDay BBC 1's final day broadcasting in monochrome. Half a century ago at midnight tonight, BBC 1 went colour and the first transmission of Murray Andrew's legendary mirror globe ident into "An Evening With Petula Clark at The Royal Albert Hall.

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'Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?' premiered on 9th January 1973. 50 years ago today. 2 series and a Christmas special were produced and transmitted between then and 24 December 1974.

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RIP Rex Ripley Graphic designer who was paid £370 and 10 shillings for designing the now legendary chevron-shaped arrow that became the logo for Yorkshire TV The picture shows Rex receiving his winnings from Yorkshire's Managing Director Ward Thomas Mr Ripley was 92

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Today we have 'The Sweeney' from 21st September 1978. 45 years ago today. 4 series were produced by the Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films for the ITV network. The theme music was by Harry South.

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RIP Eric Chappell Writer of sitcoms Rising Damp, Duty Free, Home to Roost and many more Eric George Chappell September 1933 - 21st April 2022

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Today we wish a Very Happy 25th Birthday to Channel 5. The fifth UK terrestrial channel launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997.

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'Fame' premiered in the UK on 17th June 1982. 40 years ago today. 6 series were produced by Eilenna Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television.

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A very Happy 50th Birthday to the saggy cloth cat that Emily loved, Madeleine the ragdoll, Gabrielle the toad, the Mice on the Mechanical Mouse Organ and not forgetting Professor Yaffle.

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Created by Peter Firman and Oliver Postgate, Bagpuss was an old, saggy cloth cat who lived in magical Lost & Found shop. The shop owner was a young girl called Emily, who left things she'd found in...

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A very #merryChristmas to all of you at home, from all of us at ! 🌲

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