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Joe. Interests are sci-fi, sketch, soaps, old movies, comics, and VCR repair. I'm of the mid-to-late-stage Facts of Life generation. I have a blog I don't update often enough. http://soapssnlscifi.wordpress.com
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#OnThisDay 13 January 1965
NO BIKINI ROLES FOR SANDRA
Glamorous 21-year-old Sandra Gough who six months ago came into #CoronationStreet in a small 'try out' part, has now signed a two-year contract with the top-rating TV show at £100 a week . . .
NO BIKINI ROLES FOR SANDRA
Glamorous 21-year-old Sandra Gough who six months ago came into #CoronationStreet in a small 'try out' part, has now signed a two-year contract with the top-rating TV show at £100 a week . . .
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#OnThisDay 13 January 1965
NO BIKINI ROLES FOR SANDRA
Glamorous 21-year-old Sandra Gough who six months ago came into #CoronationStreet in a small 'try out' part, has now signed a two-year contract with the top-rating TV show at £100 a week . . .
NO BIKINI ROLES FOR SANDRA
Glamorous 21-year-old Sandra Gough who six months ago came into #CoronationStreet in a small 'try out' part, has now signed a two-year contract with the top-rating TV show at £100 a week . . .
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#OnThisDay 13 January 1993 - BIG! magazine catches up with the Talent! from #HomeAndAway
CHICK ATTACK! Les Hill meets Aussie group Girlfriend.
WELL FIT! Meet muscle-bound Dieter Brummer.
PROFILE - Matt Doran is fast becoming one of Home And Away's most popular actors.
CHICK ATTACK! Les Hill meets Aussie group Girlfriend.
WELL FIT! Meet muscle-bound Dieter Brummer.
PROFILE - Matt Doran is fast becoming one of Home And Away's most popular actors.
January 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
#OnThisDay 13 January 1993 - BIG! magazine catches up with the Talent! from #HomeAndAway
CHICK ATTACK! Les Hill meets Aussie group Girlfriend.
WELL FIT! Meet muscle-bound Dieter Brummer.
PROFILE - Matt Doran is fast becoming one of Home And Away's most popular actors.
CHICK ATTACK! Les Hill meets Aussie group Girlfriend.
WELL FIT! Meet muscle-bound Dieter Brummer.
PROFILE - Matt Doran is fast becoming one of Home And Away's most popular actors.
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#OnThisDay 13 January 1993 - BIG! magazine
"MY DAD REJECTED ME" says #Baywatch's David Charvet.
FACE TO FACE with #TomCruise.
#SeanMaguire is FOOTBALL CRAZY.
MAID IN SOMERSET - Behind the scenes of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.
"MY DAD REJECTED ME" says #Baywatch's David Charvet.
FACE TO FACE with #TomCruise.
#SeanMaguire is FOOTBALL CRAZY.
MAID IN SOMERSET - Behind the scenes of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.
January 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
#OnThisDay 13 January 1993 - BIG! magazine
"MY DAD REJECTED ME" says #Baywatch's David Charvet.
FACE TO FACE with #TomCruise.
#SeanMaguire is FOOTBALL CRAZY.
MAID IN SOMERSET - Behind the scenes of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.
"MY DAD REJECTED ME" says #Baywatch's David Charvet.
FACE TO FACE with #TomCruise.
#SeanMaguire is FOOTBALL CRAZY.
MAID IN SOMERSET - Behind the scenes of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men.
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1978
Following the death of his on-screen character, Ernie Bishop in #CoronationStreet, The Mirror catches up with actor Stephen Hancock -
THE NIGHT ERNIE BISHOP SAW HIMSELF DIE
"I feel very emotional. It has knocked the stuffing out of me. . ."
Following the death of his on-screen character, Ernie Bishop in #CoronationStreet, The Mirror catches up with actor Stephen Hancock -
THE NIGHT ERNIE BISHOP SAW HIMSELF DIE
"I feel very emotional. It has knocked the stuffing out of me. . ."
January 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1978
Following the death of his on-screen character, Ernie Bishop in #CoronationStreet, The Mirror catches up with actor Stephen Hancock -
THE NIGHT ERNIE BISHOP SAW HIMSELF DIE
"I feel very emotional. It has knocked the stuffing out of me. . ."
Following the death of his on-screen character, Ernie Bishop in #CoronationStreet, The Mirror catches up with actor Stephen Hancock -
THE NIGHT ERNIE BISHOP SAW HIMSELF DIE
"I feel very emotional. It has knocked the stuffing out of me. . ."
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1980
Legs and Co perform a dance routine to the theme tune of #BluePeter at 5:15 on a Monday afternoon. Expect "birds on legs" comments from Simon Groom and look out for the "very first showing of the two knockers side by side" from Christopher Wenner.
Legs and Co perform a dance routine to the theme tune of #BluePeter at 5:15 on a Monday afternoon. Expect "birds on legs" comments from Simon Groom and look out for the "very first showing of the two knockers side by side" from Christopher Wenner.
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1980
Legs and Co perform a dance routine to the theme tune of #BluePeter at 5:15 on a Monday afternoon. Expect "birds on legs" comments from Simon Groom and look out for the "very first showing of the two knockers side by side" from Christopher Wenner.
Legs and Co perform a dance routine to the theme tune of #BluePeter at 5:15 on a Monday afternoon. Expect "birds on legs" comments from Simon Groom and look out for the "very first showing of the two knockers side by side" from Christopher Wenner.
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1986
LIVING IN A SOAP BUBBLE - How The Stars Are Discovering The Price For The Success of EastEnders -
the stars are finding that the price they pay for #EastEnders fame can include wrecked marriages and broken love affairs . . .
LIVING IN A SOAP BUBBLE - How The Stars Are Discovering The Price For The Success of EastEnders -
the stars are finding that the price they pay for #EastEnders fame can include wrecked marriages and broken love affairs . . .
January 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1986
LIVING IN A SOAP BUBBLE - How The Stars Are Discovering The Price For The Success of EastEnders -
the stars are finding that the price they pay for #EastEnders fame can include wrecked marriages and broken love affairs . . .
LIVING IN A SOAP BUBBLE - How The Stars Are Discovering The Price For The Success of EastEnders -
the stars are finding that the price they pay for #EastEnders fame can include wrecked marriages and broken love affairs . . .
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1989
The TV Times discuss the results of their TV Soap Operas Survey. #CoronationStreet viewers love Bet the most, followed by Rita whilst the least popular character is Percy. Younger viewers think #Corrie doesn't do enough to cover social issues.
The TV Times discuss the results of their TV Soap Operas Survey. #CoronationStreet viewers love Bet the most, followed by Rita whilst the least popular character is Percy. Younger viewers think #Corrie doesn't do enough to cover social issues.
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1989
The TV Times discuss the results of their TV Soap Operas Survey. #CoronationStreet viewers love Bet the most, followed by Rita whilst the least popular character is Percy. Younger viewers think #Corrie doesn't do enough to cover social issues.
The TV Times discuss the results of their TV Soap Operas Survey. #CoronationStreet viewers love Bet the most, followed by Rita whilst the least popular character is Percy. Younger viewers think #Corrie doesn't do enough to cover social issues.
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1993
#SeanMaguire makes the first of 68 appearances as Aidan Brosnan, the young footballer who's had "more knocks than a brothel keeper's front door" in #EastEnders.
#SeanMaguire makes the first of 68 appearances as Aidan Brosnan, the young footballer who's had "more knocks than a brothel keeper's front door" in #EastEnders.
January 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1993
#SeanMaguire makes the first of 68 appearances as Aidan Brosnan, the young footballer who's had "more knocks than a brothel keeper's front door" in #EastEnders.
#SeanMaguire makes the first of 68 appearances as Aidan Brosnan, the young footballer who's had "more knocks than a brothel keeper's front door" in #EastEnders.
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1994
On THE WORD, following Beth and Margaret's kiss in #Brookside, #AnnaFriel reveals "It's quite enjoyable to do and I'm learning lots." But then some light-hearted banter with #East17 about their first time quickly turns to prostitutes and the police!
On THE WORD, following Beth and Margaret's kiss in #Brookside, #AnnaFriel reveals "It's quite enjoyable to do and I'm learning lots." But then some light-hearted banter with #East17 about their first time quickly turns to prostitutes and the police!
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1994
On THE WORD, following Beth and Margaret's kiss in #Brookside, #AnnaFriel reveals "It's quite enjoyable to do and I'm learning lots." But then some light-hearted banter with #East17 about their first time quickly turns to prostitutes and the police!
On THE WORD, following Beth and Margaret's kiss in #Brookside, #AnnaFriel reveals "It's quite enjoyable to do and I'm learning lots." But then some light-hearted banter with #East17 about their first time quickly turns to prostitutes and the police!
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#OnThisDay 14 January 1995
EMMERNATION STREET - Weatherfield Stars Flock to Join Top Farming Soap: The ghosts of #CoronationStreet are taking over sleepy #Emmerdale in a bid to boost ratings . . .
EMMERNATION STREET - Weatherfield Stars Flock to Join Top Farming Soap: The ghosts of #CoronationStreet are taking over sleepy #Emmerdale in a bid to boost ratings . . .
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
#OnThisDay 14 January 1995
EMMERNATION STREET - Weatherfield Stars Flock to Join Top Farming Soap: The ghosts of #CoronationStreet are taking over sleepy #Emmerdale in a bid to boost ratings . . .
EMMERNATION STREET - Weatherfield Stars Flock to Join Top Farming Soap: The ghosts of #CoronationStreet are taking over sleepy #Emmerdale in a bid to boost ratings . . .
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"Drawfunnies" by Hal Cochran and Bill Holman, 1922-1924
February 20th, 1923 as seen in the San Antonio Light
February 20th, 1923 as seen in the San Antonio Light
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"Drawfunnies" by Hal Cochran and Bill Holman, 1922-1924
February 20th, 1923 as seen in the San Antonio Light
February 20th, 1923 as seen in the San Antonio Light
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"Gramp and Bing Explore the World of 1960" by Bill Nos, 1940-1941
October 31st, 1940 as seen in the Granite Enterprise
October 31st, 1940 as seen in the Granite Enterprise
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
"Gramp and Bing Explore the World of 1960" by Bill Nos, 1940-1941
October 31st, 1940 as seen in the Granite Enterprise
October 31st, 1940 as seen in the Granite Enterprise
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"Peter B. Peeve" by M.G. Kettner, 1936-1947
February 3rd, 1944 as seen in the Union Springs Herald
February 3rd, 1944 as seen in the Union Springs Herald
January 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
"Peter B. Peeve" by M.G. Kettner, 1936-1947
February 3rd, 1944 as seen in the Union Springs Herald
February 3rd, 1944 as seen in the Union Springs Herald
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"Quickies" by Ken Reynolds, 1940-1981
August 6th, 1947 as seen in the Fulton Daily Sun-Gazette
August 6th, 1947 as seen in the Fulton Daily Sun-Gazette
January 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
"Quickies" by Ken Reynolds, 1940-1981
August 6th, 1947 as seen in the Fulton Daily Sun-Gazette
August 6th, 1947 as seen in the Fulton Daily Sun-Gazette
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"The Toodles" by Stanley and Betsy Baer, 1941-1961
May 15th, 1955 as seen in The Register
May 15th, 1955 as seen in The Register
January 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
"The Toodles" by Stanley and Betsy Baer, 1941-1961
May 15th, 1955 as seen in The Register
May 15th, 1955 as seen in The Register
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I suspect this person went to the draw the turtle/pirate/parrot art school.
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I suspect this person went to the draw the turtle/pirate/parrot art school.
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#OnThisDay 12 January 1971
A reception is held at the Savoy Hotel in London to celebrate the tenth anniversary of #CoronationStreet.
"I think they've done quite well, but I'd rather be back in the Rovers in the snug," said Ena Sharples.
A reception is held at the Savoy Hotel in London to celebrate the tenth anniversary of #CoronationStreet.
"I think they've done quite well, but I'd rather be back in the Rovers in the snug," said Ena Sharples.
January 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
#OnThisDay 12 January 1971
A reception is held at the Savoy Hotel in London to celebrate the tenth anniversary of #CoronationStreet.
"I think they've done quite well, but I'd rather be back in the Rovers in the snug," said Ena Sharples.
A reception is held at the Savoy Hotel in London to celebrate the tenth anniversary of #CoronationStreet.
"I think they've done quite well, but I'd rather be back in the Rovers in the snug," said Ena Sharples.
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#OnThisDay 12 January 1992
IT'S OUR MIKE, BUTTERING UP THE NEW BOSS -
Street Fan Carolyn Takes Over At The Top:
What a week to take charge of Britain's most popular TV show. A crisis erupts even before new #CoronationStreet producer Carolyn Reynolds has settled into her office...
IT'S OUR MIKE, BUTTERING UP THE NEW BOSS -
Street Fan Carolyn Takes Over At The Top:
What a week to take charge of Britain's most popular TV show. A crisis erupts even before new #CoronationStreet producer Carolyn Reynolds has settled into her office...
January 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
#OnThisDay 12 January 1992
IT'S OUR MIKE, BUTTERING UP THE NEW BOSS -
Street Fan Carolyn Takes Over At The Top:
What a week to take charge of Britain's most popular TV show. A crisis erupts even before new #CoronationStreet producer Carolyn Reynolds has settled into her office...
IT'S OUR MIKE, BUTTERING UP THE NEW BOSS -
Street Fan Carolyn Takes Over At The Top:
What a week to take charge of Britain's most popular TV show. A crisis erupts even before new #CoronationStreet producer Carolyn Reynolds has settled into her office...
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#OnThisDay 12 January 1997
PAUL'S GOT 200 GIRLS ROUND HIM AS HE SWIGS PINT AFTER PINT
Tearaway teenage #EastEnders star #PaulNicholls has been on a three-week East-Bender during a break from the hit TV soap . . .
PAUL'S GOT 200 GIRLS ROUND HIM AS HE SWIGS PINT AFTER PINT
Tearaway teenage #EastEnders star #PaulNicholls has been on a three-week East-Bender during a break from the hit TV soap . . .
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#OnThisDay 12 January 1997
PAUL'S GOT 200 GIRLS ROUND HIM AS HE SWIGS PINT AFTER PINT
Tearaway teenage #EastEnders star #PaulNicholls has been on a three-week East-Bender during a break from the hit TV soap . . .
PAUL'S GOT 200 GIRLS ROUND HIM AS HE SWIGS PINT AFTER PINT
Tearaway teenage #EastEnders star #PaulNicholls has been on a three-week East-Bender during a break from the hit TV soap . . .
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#OnThisDay 12 January 1997
ALL BETS ARE OFF -
Street Bosses Slam The Door on Star's Dream:
#JulieGoodyear's bid to return to #CoronationStreet has been snubbed . . .
ALL BETS ARE OFF -
Street Bosses Slam The Door on Star's Dream:
#JulieGoodyear's bid to return to #CoronationStreet has been snubbed . . .
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#OnThisDay 12 January 1997
ALL BETS ARE OFF -
Street Bosses Slam The Door on Star's Dream:
#JulieGoodyear's bid to return to #CoronationStreet has been snubbed . . .
ALL BETS ARE OFF -
Street Bosses Slam The Door on Star's Dream:
#JulieGoodyear's bid to return to #CoronationStreet has been snubbed . . .
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#OnThisDay 12 January 1982
#Emmerdale Farm returns to ITV after two months off air following a strike at Yorkshire Television. As episodes 697-702 were written but never broadcast (possibly not even made), this episode, 703, opens with an audio recount by Annie Sugden.
#Emmerdale Farm returns to ITV after two months off air following a strike at Yorkshire Television. As episodes 697-702 were written but never broadcast (possibly not even made), this episode, 703, opens with an audio recount by Annie Sugden.
January 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
#OnThisDay 12 January 1982
#Emmerdale Farm returns to ITV after two months off air following a strike at Yorkshire Television. As episodes 697-702 were written but never broadcast (possibly not even made), this episode, 703, opens with an audio recount by Annie Sugden.
#Emmerdale Farm returns to ITV after two months off air following a strike at Yorkshire Television. As episodes 697-702 were written but never broadcast (possibly not even made), this episode, 703, opens with an audio recount by Annie Sugden.
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The FORT90 BROADCAST SYSTEM is ON THE AIR…
Once again (I have repeat myself, cuz it IS confusing after all) if you prefer Twitch: www.twitch.tv/fortninetyTe...
If the feed goes dead, IMMEDIATELY "turn the dial" to CH 26, or for an uninterrupted experience: kick.com/fortninetyTe...
Once again (I have repeat myself, cuz it IS confusing after all) if you prefer Twitch: www.twitch.tv/fortninetyTe...
If the feed goes dead, IMMEDIATELY "turn the dial" to CH 26, or for an uninterrupted experience: kick.com/fortninetyTe...
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The FORT90 BROADCAST SYSTEM is ON THE AIR…
Once again (I have repeat myself, cuz it IS confusing after all) if you prefer Twitch: www.twitch.tv/fortninetyTe...
If the feed goes dead, IMMEDIATELY "turn the dial" to CH 26, or for an uninterrupted experience: kick.com/fortninetyTe...
Once again (I have repeat myself, cuz it IS confusing after all) if you prefer Twitch: www.twitch.tv/fortninetyTe...
If the feed goes dead, IMMEDIATELY "turn the dial" to CH 26, or for an uninterrupted experience: kick.com/fortninetyTe...