Paul Hayes
@paul-hayes.bsky.social
Writer and BBC radio producer.
Author of Doctor Who: Star Flight, coming in 2026 from BBC Audiobooks:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471521/doctor-who-star-flight
Author of Doctor Who: Star Flight, coming in 2026 from BBC Audiobooks:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/471521/doctor-who-star-flight
Some rogue Time Lord appears to have landed their TARDIS in the post room at work.
December 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Some rogue Time Lord appears to have landed their TARDIS in the post room at work.
At Caversham again today, working on my next BBC History piece - for a certain 30th anniversary coming up next month...
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
At Caversham again today, working on my next BBC History piece - for a certain 30th anniversary coming up next month...
It looks like a revival of an old logo, rather than a new one, I think?
November 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It looks like a revival of an old logo, rather than a new one, I think?
Then stay tuned – because I am very pleased and proud to be able to announce that in 2026 my book When Saturday Came, telling the story of the BBC’s Saturday teatime children’s programmes from 1950 to 1963, is coming from Telos Publishing! (3/3)
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Then stay tuned – because I am very pleased and proud to be able to announce that in 2026 my book When Saturday Came, telling the story of the BBC’s Saturday teatime children’s programmes from 1950 to 1963, is coming from Telos Publishing! (3/3)
Exactly 62 years ago, the very first episode of #DoctorWho had just finished. But what was on for the rest of the evening? Here's the actual BBC Television schedule for the rest of the night, with the post-Kennedy changes. #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
(Don't worry, no great long thread this time!)
(Don't worry, no great long thread this time!)
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Exactly 62 years ago, the very first episode of #DoctorWho had just finished. But what was on for the rest of the evening? Here's the actual BBC Television schedule for the rest of the night, with the post-Kennedy changes. #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
(Don't worry, no great long thread this time!)
(Don't worry, no great long thread this time!)
Interesting that he only joined in 1963, I hadn't known that - 62 years ago last night, he was linking the Kennedy tribute special on the night of the President's assassination.
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Interesting that he only joined in 1963, I hadn't known that - 62 years ago last night, he was linking the Kennedy tribute special on the night of the President's assassination.
2356:
The Epilogue.
Father Agnellus Andrew with "the Lord's Prayer, and a prayer for Mrs Kennedy and the American people."
The Epilogue.
Father Agnellus Andrew with "the Lord's Prayer, and a prayer for Mrs Kennedy and the American people."
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
2356:
The Epilogue.
Father Agnellus Andrew with "the Lord's Prayer, and a prayer for Mrs Kennedy and the American people."
The Epilogue.
Father Agnellus Andrew with "the Lord's Prayer, and a prayer for Mrs Kennedy and the American people."
2356:
"That's all from the newsroom tonight..." Back to John Roberts to bring a long night at Alexandra Palace to an end.
"We'll be back with a special extended news programme at one o'clock tomorrow. And there'll be full coverage on BBC sound news programmes."
"That's all from the newsroom tonight..." Back to John Roberts to bring a long night at Alexandra Palace to an end.
"We'll be back with a special extended news programme at one o'clock tomorrow. And there'll be full coverage on BBC sound news programmes."
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
2356:
"That's all from the newsroom tonight..." Back to John Roberts to bring a long night at Alexandra Palace to an end.
"We'll be back with a special extended news programme at one o'clock tomorrow. And there'll be full coverage on BBC sound news programmes."
"That's all from the newsroom tonight..." Back to John Roberts to bring a long night at Alexandra Palace to an end.
"We'll be back with a special extended news programme at one o'clock tomorrow. And there'll be full coverage on BBC sound news programmes."
"But for today, and tomorrow, and until at least January 1965, the President of the United States is Lyndon Baines Johnson."
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"But for today, and tomorrow, and until at least January 1965, the President of the United States is Lyndon Baines Johnson."
2355:
Gerald Priestland delivers some closing remarks. "There are still two more Kennedys... Who can say what will become of so remarkable and ambitious a family...?"
Gerald Priestland delivers some closing remarks. "There are still two more Kennedys... Who can say what will become of so remarkable and ambitious a family...?"
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
2355:
Gerald Priestland delivers some closing remarks. "There are still two more Kennedys... Who can say what will become of so remarkable and ambitious a family...?"
Gerald Priestland delivers some closing remarks. "There are still two more Kennedys... Who can say what will become of so remarkable and ambitious a family...?"
2354:
Some more low-quality Cablefilm footage, this time NBC material from Dealey Plaza moments after the shooting, as people duck for cover in fear of further shots.
Some more low-quality Cablefilm footage, this time NBC material from Dealey Plaza moments after the shooting, as people duck for cover in fear of further shots.
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
2354:
Some more low-quality Cablefilm footage, this time NBC material from Dealey Plaza moments after the shooting, as people duck for cover in fear of further shots.
Some more low-quality Cablefilm footage, this time NBC material from Dealey Plaza moments after the shooting, as people duck for cover in fear of further shots.
2351:
Back to Gerald Priestland, who speaks live to Leonard Parkin on the phone from Washington, who reports on the latest news and reaction there and gives his thoughts on the new president, Lyndon Johnson.
Back to Gerald Priestland, who speaks live to Leonard Parkin on the phone from Washington, who reports on the latest news and reaction there and gives his thoughts on the new president, Lyndon Johnson.
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
2351:
Back to Gerald Priestland, who speaks live to Leonard Parkin on the phone from Washington, who reports on the latest news and reaction there and gives his thoughts on the new president, Lyndon Johnson.
Back to Gerald Priestland, who speaks live to Leonard Parkin on the phone from Washington, who reports on the latest news and reaction there and gives his thoughts on the new president, Lyndon Johnson.
2348:
John Tidmarsh looks through some of the front pages of the early editions of tomorrow's papers, and how they have covered the news.
John Tidmarsh looks through some of the front pages of the early editions of tomorrow's papers, and how they have covered the news.
November 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
2348:
John Tidmarsh looks through some of the front pages of the early editions of tomorrow's papers, and how they have covered the news.
John Tidmarsh looks through some of the front pages of the early editions of tomorrow's papers, and how they have covered the news.
2346:
Following the obituary piece, Priestland hands to Peter Woon who reads some of the tributes which have been issued by prominent figures, including the Queen, the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Winston Churchill.
Following the obituary piece, Priestland hands to Peter Woon who reads some of the tributes which have been issued by prominent figures, including the Queen, the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Winston Churchill.
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
2346:
Following the obituary piece, Priestland hands to Peter Woon who reads some of the tributes which have been issued by prominent figures, including the Queen, the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Winston Churchill.
Following the obituary piece, Priestland hands to Peter Woon who reads some of the tributes which have been issued by prominent figures, including the Queen, the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Winston Churchill.
2336:
After giving the story of what's happened as far as it is known so far, Roberts hands over to Gerald Priestland, who gives an assessment of Kennedy and his legacy and introduces an obituary feature.
After giving the story of what's happened as far as it is known so far, Roberts hands over to Gerald Priestland, who gives an assessment of Kennedy and his legacy and introduces an obituary feature.
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
2336:
After giving the story of what's happened as far as it is known so far, Roberts hands over to Gerald Priestland, who gives an assessment of Kennedy and his legacy and introduces an obituary feature.
After giving the story of what's happened as far as it is known so far, Roberts hands over to Gerald Priestland, who gives an assessment of Kennedy and his legacy and introduces an obituary feature.
2335:
A photograph has also been received of the new President Johnson being hastily sworn-in aboard Air Force One, with Jackie Kennedy beside him.
A photograph has also been received of the new President Johnson being hastily sworn-in aboard Air Force One, with Jackie Kennedy beside him.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
2335:
A photograph has also been received of the new President Johnson being hastily sworn-in aboard Air Force One, with Jackie Kennedy beside him.
A photograph has also been received of the new President Johnson being hastily sworn-in aboard Air Force One, with Jackie Kennedy beside him.
2334:
Also received via landline has been some very low-quality, jerky, "Cablefilm" footage of the United Nations in New York being told the news and rising in tribute to Kennedy.
Also received via landline has been some very low-quality, jerky, "Cablefilm" footage of the United Nations in New York being told the news and rising in tribute to Kennedy.
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
2334:
Also received via landline has been some very low-quality, jerky, "Cablefilm" footage of the United Nations in New York being told the news and rising in tribute to Kennedy.
Also received via landline has been some very low-quality, jerky, "Cablefilm" footage of the United Nations in New York being told the news and rising in tribute to Kennedy.
2333:
Roberts further reports that police have arrested a man on suspicion of the assassination. Roberts says police have named him as "Oswald Lee Oswald".
Roberts further reports that police have arrested a man on suspicion of the assassination. Roberts says police have named him as "Oswald Lee Oswald".
November 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
2333:
Roberts further reports that police have arrested a man on suspicion of the assassination. Roberts says police have named him as "Oswald Lee Oswald".
Roberts further reports that police have arrested a man on suspicion of the assassination. Roberts says police have named him as "Oswald Lee Oswald".
2332:
Roberts begins with a summary of the day's events, as far as they're known, with still pictures transmitted by transatlantic landline from America of some of the scenes in Dallas - including of the Texas Book Depository, from which it's believed the shots were fired.
Roberts begins with a summary of the day's events, as far as they're known, with still pictures transmitted by transatlantic landline from America of some of the scenes in Dallas - including of the Texas Book Depository, from which it's believed the shots were fired.
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
2332:
Roberts begins with a summary of the day's events, as far as they're known, with still pictures transmitted by transatlantic landline from America of some of the scenes in Dallas - including of the Texas Book Depository, from which it's believed the shots were fired.
Roberts begins with a summary of the day's events, as far as they're known, with still pictures transmitted by transatlantic landline from America of some of the scenes in Dallas - including of the Texas Book Depository, from which it's believed the shots were fired.
John Roberts is back to introduce it - the final task of what's turned out to be one hell of a shift for a relief newsreader.
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
John Roberts is back to introduce it - the final task of what's turned out to be one hell of a shift for a relief newsreader.
2331:
The late news was originally scheduled to run from 11.10 to 11.25pm, but now comes on 21 minutes late and in extended form.
The late news was originally scheduled to run from 11.10 to 11.25pm, but now comes on 21 minutes late and in extended form.
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
2331:
The late news was originally scheduled to run from 11.10 to 11.25pm, but now comes on 21 minutes late and in extended form.
The late news was originally scheduled to run from 11.10 to 11.25pm, but now comes on 21 minutes late and in extended form.
2328:
The programme finishes with a recording of one of Kennedy's speeches.
"We must look to long days ahead - which if we are courageous and persevering, can bring us what we all desire..."
The programme finishes with a recording of one of Kennedy's speeches.
"We must look to long days ahead - which if we are courageous and persevering, can bring us what we all desire..."
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
2328:
The programme finishes with a recording of one of Kennedy's speeches.
"We must look to long days ahead - which if we are courageous and persevering, can bring us what we all desire..."
The programme finishes with a recording of one of Kennedy's speeches.
"We must look to long days ahead - which if we are courageous and persevering, can bring us what we all desire..."
2323:
Following Schumann's tribute, Trethowan chairs a discussion with journalists Eldon Griffiths and Alun Gwynne-Jones, both paying tribute to Kennedy and also more broadly looking at what President Johnson's accession may mean for the world.
Following Schumann's tribute, Trethowan chairs a discussion with journalists Eldon Griffiths and Alun Gwynne-Jones, both paying tribute to Kennedy and also more broadly looking at what President Johnson's accession may mean for the world.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
2323:
Following Schumann's tribute, Trethowan chairs a discussion with journalists Eldon Griffiths and Alun Gwynne-Jones, both paying tribute to Kennedy and also more broadly looking at what President Johnson's accession may mean for the world.
Following Schumann's tribute, Trethowan chairs a discussion with journalists Eldon Griffiths and Alun Gwynne-Jones, both paying tribute to Kennedy and also more broadly looking at what President Johnson's accession may mean for the world.
2318:
In a recorded insert on VT, French politician Maurice Schuman pays tribute and recalls the first time he met Kennedy, ten years ago.
In a recorded insert on VT, French politician Maurice Schuman pays tribute and recalls the first time he met Kennedy, ten years ago.
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
2318:
In a recorded insert on VT, French politician Maurice Schuman pays tribute and recalls the first time he met Kennedy, ten years ago.
In a recorded insert on VT, French politician Maurice Schuman pays tribute and recalls the first time he met Kennedy, ten years ago.
This special programme's presenter Ian Trethowan will later, in 1977, go on to become the Director-General of the BBC.
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This special programme's presenter Ian Trethowan will later, in 1977, go on to become the Director-General of the BBC.