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Sykes (16th November 1979). In the final episode of the series, Eric - en route to a meeting with the Head of Light Entertainment - bumps into a characteristically voluble Les Dawson.
November 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sykes (16th November 1979). In the final episode of the series, Eric - en route to a meeting with the Head of Light Entertainment - bumps into a characteristically voluble Les Dawson.
Monty Python's Flying Circus - The All-England Summarize Proust Competition (16th November 1972). Eric Idle recounts a lengthy catalogue of holiday woes.
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Monty Python's Flying Circus - The All-England Summarize Proust Competition (16th November 1972). Eric Idle recounts a lengthy catalogue of holiday woes.
The first episode of The Clangers was originally broadcast on this day in 1969.
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The first episode of The Clangers was originally broadcast on this day in 1969.
'The Face of Devotion', the first episode of Seven Faces of Jim, was broadcast on this day in 1961. Written by Denis Norden and Frank Muir, the series starred Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield with Ronnie Barker making regular appearances.
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
'The Face of Devotion', the first episode of Seven Faces of Jim, was broadcast on this day in 1961. Written by Denis Norden and Frank Muir, the series starred Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield with Ronnie Barker making regular appearances.
Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (16th November 1977). Stan and Hilda have enjoyed a peaceful night on their second honeymoon (due to Stan's over-enthusiastic sampling of the minibar the previous evening). This leads Hilda to reminisce about their first honeymoon ....
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (16th November 1977). Stan and Hilda have enjoyed a peaceful night on their second honeymoon (due to Stan's over-enthusiastic sampling of the minibar the previous evening). This leads Hilda to reminisce about their first honeymoon ....
On this day in 1969, BBC1 officially launched their colour service which was initially available in the London, Birmingham, South Lancashire and South Yorkshire areas. Colour programmes on this first night included Star Trek (Arena) and Dixon of Dock Green.
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
On this day in 1969, BBC1 officially launched their colour service which was initially available in the London, Birmingham, South Lancashire and South Yorkshire areas. Colour programmes on this first night included Star Trek (Arena) and Dixon of Dock Green.
'Dr Who in our lounge!' Tom's flying visit to one family's lounge made the front page of the Coventry Telegraph back on the 15th of November 1976. Deadly Assassin 3 was the episode he was keen to catch.
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
'Dr Who in our lounge!' Tom's flying visit to one family's lounge made the front page of the Coventry Telegraph back on the 15th of November 1976. Deadly Assassin 3 was the episode he was keen to catch.
Alan Bennion, David Swift and John Abineri in Softly Softly: Task Force – Paper Chase (15th November 1972).
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Alan Bennion, David Swift and John Abineri in Softly Softly: Task Force – Paper Chase (15th November 1972).
Wilfrid Brambell, Ian Carmichael, Patrick Macnee, Fenella Fielding, Pamela Brown, Susannah York and Irene Handl in Armchair Theatre - The Importance Of Being Earnest (15th November 1964)
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Wilfrid Brambell, Ian Carmichael, Patrick Macnee, Fenella Fielding, Pamela Brown, Susannah York and Irene Handl in Armchair Theatre - The Importance Of Being Earnest (15th November 1964)
OTD in 1985. Blankety Blank and Bergerac are on BBC1. ITV has T.J. Hooker and The Black Tower.
November 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
OTD in 1985. Blankety Blank and Bergerac are on BBC1. ITV has T.J. Hooker and The Black Tower.
Are You Being Served? - By Appointment (15th November 1978). It's rumoured that the Royal Family may be visiting Grace Brothers, so the staff decide to undertake some rehearsals.
November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Are You Being Served? - By Appointment (15th November 1978). It's rumoured that the Royal Family may be visiting Grace Brothers, so the staff decide to undertake some rehearsals.
The Two Ronnies (15th November 1980). Swear box.
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Two Ronnies (15th November 1980). Swear box.
I Claudius - Hail Who? (15th November 1976). "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them".
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I Claudius - Hail Who? (15th November 1976). "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them".
Give Us A Clue (15th November 1983). For Richard O'Sullivan, it's 'Hallelujah, I'm a Bum'.
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Give Us A Clue (15th November 1983). For Richard O'Sullivan, it's 'Hallelujah, I'm a Bum'.
The first episode of The Moon Stallion was broadcast on this day in 1978. A six-part serial written by Brian Hayles, it starred Sarah Sutton, David Haig and John Abineri.
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The first episode of The Moon Stallion was broadcast on this day in 1978. A six-part serial written by Brian Hayles, it starred Sarah Sutton, David Haig and John Abineri.
Coronation Street - written by John Finch (15th November 1961). There's an unexpected intruder in the Rovers' snug.
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Coronation Street - written by John Finch (15th November 1961). There's an unexpected intruder in the Rovers' snug.
Happy Birthday Petula Clark, born this day in 1932.
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Happy Birthday Petula Clark, born this day in 1932.
Thirty Minutes Worth (14th November 1972). Anthony Jackson, Julian Orchard and Richard Wilson boldly join Harry for this Star Trek skit.
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thirty Minutes Worth (14th November 1972). Anthony Jackson, Julian Orchard and Richard Wilson boldly join Harry for this Star Trek skit.
Louise Jameson's first television drama credit - Mary in 'Tom Brown's Schooldays' (14th November 1971).
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Louise Jameson's first television drama credit - Mary in 'Tom Brown's Schooldays' (14th November 1971).
Casualty - Money Talks (14th November 1992). Guesting today - Sonia Kearns, Lee Ross, Harry Fowler and Marcia Warren.
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Casualty - Money Talks (14th November 1992). Guesting today - Sonia Kearns, Lee Ross, Harry Fowler and Marcia Warren.
It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Class of 1945 (14th November 1980). BSM Williams and the Brigadier (Glyn Houston) find they have much in common.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Class of 1945 (14th November 1980). BSM Williams and the Brigadier (Glyn Houston) find they have much in common.
'Viewers glimpse the invaders'. Quatermass II reviewed in the Yorkshire Post (14th November 1955).
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
'Viewers glimpse the invaders'. Quatermass II reviewed in the Yorkshire Post (14th November 1955).
The Professionals tackle the China Doll Affair (Tops, 14th November 1981)
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Professionals tackle the China Doll Affair (Tops, 14th November 1981)
Father Brown - The Actor and the Alibi (14th November 1975). John Stratton, Rachel Gurney, David Savile and Roberta Tovey are amongst those guest-starring today.
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Father Brown - The Actor and the Alibi (14th November 1975). John Stratton, Rachel Gurney, David Savile and Roberta Tovey are amongst those guest-starring today.
OTD in 1984. Dallas and In At The Deep End are on BBC1. Over on ITV there's Mike Yarwood and Travelling Man.
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
OTD in 1984. Dallas and In At The Deep End are on BBC1. Over on ITV there's Mike Yarwood and Travelling Man.