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If I was BBC DG, I would:
- Close down UK Gold
- Restore the separation of BBC News 24 and BBC World
- And BBC News 24 and BBC World to also screen documentaries, features apart from news
- BBC3 and BBC4 to become fully-fledged channels (BBC World to be relayed on BBC4's downtime)
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- Close down UK Gold
- Restore the separation of BBC News 24 and BBC World
- And BBC News 24 and BBC World to also screen documentaries, features apart from news
- BBC3 and BBC4 to become fully-fledged channels (BBC World to be relayed on BBC4's downtime)
(1/3)
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Freddie showing his belly a bit early for jelly belly Friday. #cats #JellyBellyFriday
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Freddie showing his belly a bit early for jelly belly Friday. #cats #JellyBellyFriday
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April 1969 map of the planned UHF 625-line transmitter network in the Border Television region. More info: transdiffusion.org/2026/02/03/i...
(We're doing one a week for 13 weeks, so stay tuned.)
(We're doing one a week for 13 weeks, so stay tuned.)
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
April 1969 map of the planned UHF 625-line transmitter network in the Border Television region. More info: transdiffusion.org/2026/02/03/i...
(We're doing one a week for 13 weeks, so stay tuned.)
(We're doing one a week for 13 weeks, so stay tuned.)
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Brian Cant And Floella Benjamin – Singing In The Band
February 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Brian Cant And Floella Benjamin – Singing In The Band
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ITV, 5 February 1961
February 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
ITV, 5 February 1961
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I am in TV-am’s Camden Town. I shall take a picture of some eggs on a roof in a while.
It’s also MTV Europe’s Camden Town. RIP
It’s also MTV Europe’s Camden Town. RIP
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
I am in TV-am’s Camden Town. I shall take a picture of some eggs on a roof in a while.
It’s also MTV Europe’s Camden Town. RIP
It’s also MTV Europe’s Camden Town. RIP
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Awesome mail haul today.
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Awesome mail haul today.
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#OnThisDay 1 February 1999
His Dad's Army chums #CliveDunn, #IanLavender and #JimmyPerry are amongst those paying tribute to #BillPertwee in This Is Your Life.
His Dad's Army chums #CliveDunn, #IanLavender and #JimmyPerry are amongst those paying tribute to #BillPertwee in This Is Your Life.
February 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
#OnThisDay 1 February 1999
His Dad's Army chums #CliveDunn, #IanLavender and #JimmyPerry are amongst those paying tribute to #BillPertwee in This Is Your Life.
His Dad's Army chums #CliveDunn, #IanLavender and #JimmyPerry are amongst those paying tribute to #BillPertwee in This Is Your Life.
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#OnThisDay 2 February 1984
NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON'T
They don't drink champagne any more at TV-am, even on their 1st birthday. The Famous Five had enough of the stuff around when they launched the ITV breakfast station a year ago. But they have long gone their separate ways
NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON'T
They don't drink champagne any more at TV-am, even on their 1st birthday. The Famous Five had enough of the stuff around when they launched the ITV breakfast station a year ago. But they have long gone their separate ways
February 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
#OnThisDay 2 February 1984
NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON'T
They don't drink champagne any more at TV-am, even on their 1st birthday. The Famous Five had enough of the stuff around when they launched the ITV breakfast station a year ago. But they have long gone their separate ways
NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON'T
They don't drink champagne any more at TV-am, even on their 1st birthday. The Famous Five had enough of the stuff around when they launched the ITV breakfast station a year ago. But they have long gone their separate ways
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#OnThisDay 2 February 1985
RAT OF THE YEAR - Roland's The Winner By A Whisker - Roland Rat is preening his whiskers today. As TV-am celebrates its second birthday, he is glorying in a remarkable reputation . . . as the first rate to SAVE a sinking ship . . .
RAT OF THE YEAR - Roland's The Winner By A Whisker - Roland Rat is preening his whiskers today. As TV-am celebrates its second birthday, he is glorying in a remarkable reputation . . . as the first rate to SAVE a sinking ship . . .
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
#OnThisDay 2 February 1985
RAT OF THE YEAR - Roland's The Winner By A Whisker - Roland Rat is preening his whiskers today. As TV-am celebrates its second birthday, he is glorying in a remarkable reputation . . . as the first rate to SAVE a sinking ship . . .
RAT OF THE YEAR - Roland's The Winner By A Whisker - Roland Rat is preening his whiskers today. As TV-am celebrates its second birthday, he is glorying in a remarkable reputation . . . as the first rate to SAVE a sinking ship . . .
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 40 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 2 February 1986
1. #EastEnders 23.25m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.45
3. Wish You Were Here 15.55
4. All In Good Faith 14.65
5. Duty Free 14.50
6. Surprise, Surprise 14.40
7. News and Weather 14.05
8. The Two Ronnies 13.95
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 2 February 1986
1. #EastEnders 23.25m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.45
3. Wish You Were Here 15.55
4. All In Good Faith 14.65
5. Duty Free 14.50
6. Surprise, Surprise 14.40
7. News and Weather 14.05
8. The Two Ronnies 13.95
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 40 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 2 February 1986
1. #EastEnders 23.25m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.45
3. Wish You Were Here 15.55
4. All In Good Faith 14.65
5. Duty Free 14.50
6. Surprise, Surprise 14.40
7. News and Weather 14.05
8. The Two Ronnies 13.95
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 2 February 1986
1. #EastEnders 23.25m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.45
3. Wish You Were Here 15.55
4. All In Good Faith 14.65
5. Duty Free 14.50
6. Surprise, Surprise 14.40
7. News and Weather 14.05
8. The Two Ronnies 13.95
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#OnThisDay 31 January 1983
TV-am take out full page newspaper ads to let us know . . .
MORNINGS WILL BE BRIGHTER FROM 6 O'CLOCK, TOMORROW -
It's going to be 'Good Morning Britain' on TV for the first time ever on Tuesday. Push your ITV button from 6a.m. to 9.15a.m . . .
TV-am take out full page newspaper ads to let us know . . .
MORNINGS WILL BE BRIGHTER FROM 6 O'CLOCK, TOMORROW -
It's going to be 'Good Morning Britain' on TV for the first time ever on Tuesday. Push your ITV button from 6a.m. to 9.15a.m . . .
January 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM
#OnThisDay 31 January 1983
TV-am take out full page newspaper ads to let us know . . .
MORNINGS WILL BE BRIGHTER FROM 6 O'CLOCK, TOMORROW -
It's going to be 'Good Morning Britain' on TV for the first time ever on Tuesday. Push your ITV button from 6a.m. to 9.15a.m . . .
TV-am take out full page newspaper ads to let us know . . .
MORNINGS WILL BE BRIGHTER FROM 6 O'CLOCK, TOMORROW -
It's going to be 'Good Morning Britain' on TV for the first time ever on Tuesday. Push your ITV button from 6a.m. to 9.15a.m . . .
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 44 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1982
1. This Is Your Life 19.30m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.95
3. Force 10 From Navarone 18.90
4. The Gentle Touch 17.95
4. The Benny Hill Show 17.95
6. Family Fortunes 17.35
7. London Night Out 17.20
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1982
1. This Is Your Life 19.30m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.95
3. Force 10 From Navarone 18.90
4. The Gentle Touch 17.95
4. The Benny Hill Show 17.95
6. Family Fortunes 17.35
7. London Night Out 17.20
January 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 44 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1982
1. This Is Your Life 19.30m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.95
3. Force 10 From Navarone 18.90
4. The Gentle Touch 17.95
4. The Benny Hill Show 17.95
6. Family Fortunes 17.35
7. London Night Out 17.20
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1982
1. This Is Your Life 19.30m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.95
3. Force 10 From Navarone 18.90
4. The Gentle Touch 17.95
4. The Benny Hill Show 17.95
6. Family Fortunes 17.35
7. London Night Out 17.20
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 43 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1983
1. #CoronationStreet 17.25m
2. Superman 16.75
3. This IS Your Life 16.55
4. Last of the Summer Wine 15.95
5. Jaws II 15.80
6. London Night Out 14.35
7. 3-2-1 14.20
8. Wish You Were Here 14.15
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1983
1. #CoronationStreet 17.25m
2. Superman 16.75
3. This IS Your Life 16.55
4. Last of the Summer Wine 15.95
5. Jaws II 15.80
6. London Night Out 14.35
7. 3-2-1 14.20
8. Wish You Were Here 14.15
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 43 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1983
1. #CoronationStreet 17.25m
2. Superman 16.75
3. This IS Your Life 16.55
4. Last of the Summer Wine 15.95
5. Jaws II 15.80
6. London Night Out 14.35
7. 3-2-1 14.20
8. Wish You Were Here 14.15
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1983
1. #CoronationStreet 17.25m
2. Superman 16.75
3. This IS Your Life 16.55
4. Last of the Summer Wine 15.95
5. Jaws II 15.80
6. London Night Out 14.35
7. 3-2-1 14.20
8. Wish You Were Here 14.15
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 42 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1984
1. #CoronationStreet 17.80m
2. Thunderball 16.65
3. This Is Your Life 16.05
4. The Thorn Birds 15.75
5. In Loving Memory 15.30
6. Name That Tune 14.75
7. Wish You Were Here 14.65
8. Bergerac 14.50
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1984
1. #CoronationStreet 17.80m
2. Thunderball 16.65
3. This Is Your Life 16.05
4. The Thorn Birds 15.75
5. In Loving Memory 15.30
6. Name That Tune 14.75
7. Wish You Were Here 14.65
8. Bergerac 14.50
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 42 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1984
1. #CoronationStreet 17.80m
2. Thunderball 16.65
3. This Is Your Life 16.05
4. The Thorn Birds 15.75
5. In Loving Memory 15.30
6. Name That Tune 14.75
7. Wish You Were Here 14.65
8. Bergerac 14.50
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1984
1. #CoronationStreet 17.80m
2. Thunderball 16.65
3. This Is Your Life 16.05
4. The Thorn Birds 15.75
5. In Loving Memory 15.30
6. Name That Tune 14.75
7. Wish You Were Here 14.65
8. Bergerac 14.50
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 41 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1985
1. #CoronationStreet 21.40
2. Wish You Were Here 18.95
3. It'll Be Alright on the Night 18.55
4. Superman II 17.60
5. Dr. No 17.50
6. Game for a Laugh 17.45
7. That's Life 16.85
8. The Practice 16.80
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1985
1. #CoronationStreet 21.40
2. Wish You Were Here 18.95
3. It'll Be Alright on the Night 18.55
4. Superman II 17.60
5. Dr. No 17.50
6. Game for a Laugh 17.45
7. That's Life 16.85
8. The Practice 16.80
January 31, 2026 at 7:48 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 41 years ago
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1985
1. #CoronationStreet 21.40
2. Wish You Were Here 18.95
3. It'll Be Alright on the Night 18.55
4. Superman II 17.60
5. Dr. No 17.50
6. Game for a Laugh 17.45
7. That's Life 16.85
8. The Practice 16.80
📺TV Ratings for the whole of January 1985
1. #CoronationStreet 21.40
2. Wish You Were Here 18.95
3. It'll Be Alright on the Night 18.55
4. Superman II 17.60
5. Dr. No 17.50
6. Game for a Laugh 17.45
7. That's Life 16.85
8. The Practice 16.80
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#OnThisDay 1 February 1983
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, launches to much fanfare . . . and quite a few yawns!
HELLO AND WELCOME . . . BUT OH, WHAT A BORE
SNAP, CRACKLE . . . AND YAWN
ANNA'S LEG SHOW BRIGHTENS A DULL TV-AM
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, launches to much fanfare . . . and quite a few yawns!
HELLO AND WELCOME . . . BUT OH, WHAT A BORE
SNAP, CRACKLE . . . AND YAWN
ANNA'S LEG SHOW BRIGHTENS A DULL TV-AM
February 1, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#OnThisDay 1 February 1983
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, launches to much fanfare . . . and quite a few yawns!
HELLO AND WELCOME . . . BUT OH, WHAT A BORE
SNAP, CRACKLE . . . AND YAWN
ANNA'S LEG SHOW BRIGHTENS A DULL TV-AM
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, launches to much fanfare . . . and quite a few yawns!
HELLO AND WELCOME . . . BUT OH, WHAT A BORE
SNAP, CRACKLE . . . AND YAWN
ANNA'S LEG SHOW BRIGHTENS A DULL TV-AM
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#OnThisDay 1 February 1983
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, begins broadcasting at 6:00am with original hosts David Frost, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford, Michael Parkinson and Robert Kee.
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, begins broadcasting at 6:00am with original hosts David Frost, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford, Michael Parkinson and Robert Kee.
February 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM
#OnThisDay 1 February 1983
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, begins broadcasting at 6:00am with original hosts David Frost, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford, Michael Parkinson and Robert Kee.
TV-am, ITV's first breakfast television franchise, begins broadcasting at 6:00am with original hosts David Frost, Angela Rippon, Anna Ford, Michael Parkinson and Robert Kee.
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I'm sitting in a hotel in SLC, looking through photo memories, and missing sunsets like this. Flying home late tomorrow night. Too late for a plane sunset, sadly.
#photography #sunset #californiacoast #pacificocean
#photography #sunset #californiacoast #pacificocean
January 30, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I'm sitting in a hotel in SLC, looking through photo memories, and missing sunsets like this. Flying home late tomorrow night. Too late for a plane sunset, sadly.
#photography #sunset #californiacoast #pacificocean
#photography #sunset #californiacoast #pacificocean
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Not like the old days when you actually had to put some effort in to get your free sausage roll
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Not like the old days when you actually had to put some effort in to get your free sausage roll
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Roland Shaw And His Orchestra – The Phase 4 World Of Spy Thrillers
January 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Roland Shaw And His Orchestra – The Phase 4 World Of Spy Thrillers
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Michael Aspel adorning the front cover of the 1970 Crackerjack Annual. CRACKERJACK!!!
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Michael Aspel adorning the front cover of the 1970 Crackerjack Annual. CRACKERJACK!!!
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#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 42 years ago 📺
The BBC is claiming that in the week ending 29 January 1984, the ten children's programmes with the highest audiences among 4 to 15 year olds were all BBC productions - including
#GrangeHill
#Newsround
#BluePeter
Willo the Wisp
The BBC is claiming that in the week ending 29 January 1984, the ten children's programmes with the highest audiences among 4 to 15 year olds were all BBC productions - including
#GrangeHill
#Newsround
#BluePeter
Willo the Wisp
January 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 42 years ago 📺
The BBC is claiming that in the week ending 29 January 1984, the ten children's programmes with the highest audiences among 4 to 15 year olds were all BBC productions - including
#GrangeHill
#Newsround
#BluePeter
Willo the Wisp
The BBC is claiming that in the week ending 29 January 1984, the ten children's programmes with the highest audiences among 4 to 15 year olds were all BBC productions - including
#GrangeHill
#Newsround
#BluePeter
Willo the Wisp
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Our Spring 2026 print project is coming soon!
January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Our Spring 2026 print project is coming soon!