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3-2-1 - The Magic of Merlin (16th November 1985). Jon Pertwee is Dracula.
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
3-2-1 - The Magic of Merlin (16th November 1985). Jon Pertwee is Dracula.
Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four (16th November 1968). Ann Bell guests as Mary Morstan.
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four (16th November 1968). Ann Bell guests as Mary Morstan.
'Who's best!' A brief summary of a handful of Doctor Who's gorgeous girls (presumably the ones Tony Purnell could remember). Daily Mirror, 16th November 1988.
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
'Who's best!' A brief summary of a handful of Doctor Who's gorgeous girls (presumably the ones Tony Purnell could remember). Daily Mirror, 16th November 1988.
OTD in 1986. The Two Ronnies, Howards' Way and The Singing Detective are on BBC1. ITV offers Juggernaut and Room at the Bottom.
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
OTD in 1986. The Two Ronnies, Howards' Way and The Singing Detective are on BBC1. ITV offers Juggernaut and Room at the Bottom.
Blakes 7 - Games by Bill Lyons (16th November 1981). Stratford Johns guests as Belkov.
November 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Blakes 7 - Games by Bill Lyons (16th November 1981). Stratford Johns guests as Belkov.
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.
Time for Hilda and Stan to head back to the Street.
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Time for Hilda and Stan to head back to the Street.
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.
Minnie's fellow snug companions react with disbelief to her monkey tales ...
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Minnie's fellow snug companions react with disbelief to her monkey tales ...
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.