TV listings from the olden days 📺

[Ross, Bob]

Apologies accepted Rogg.

I liked the Godfather letter. Used to own Leonard Maltin’s film guides in the past, second best after the Radio Times guide to films. Too bad they don’t publish those anymore. It’s all IMDB nowadays.

[Rogg]

Police squad was fantastic

It was. I'm slightly surprised that it found its way to BBC2.

Here's that ep, airing at this very moment 34 years ago: 'Rendezvous at Big Gulch'.

[Rogg]

More letters. Well why not.

On the 3rd page. The second letter under 'Dancing Years'. Mrs Beatrice Stackdale of Romford, Essex, says she is 79. Given that it's 1973, she is a Victorian.



1973







1978

[tungsten tossers]

More letters. Well why not.

On the 3rd page. The second letter under 'Dancing Years'. Mrs Beatrice Stackdale of Romford, Essex, says she is 79. Given that it's 1973, she is a Victorian.

She went to school with Randy

1973







1978

[Rogg]

1956: "Take it from Krinkles!"

[tungsten tossers]

1956: "Take it from Krinkles!"

Early picture of Wright there

[Rogg]

Wednesday 21st September 1994.

Startling Doctor Who news.

Liberal Democrats conference live from Brighton. 3 years til the general election. It'll probably all be fine.

A family comedy film at 7pm on BBC1: Bigfoot and the Hendersons. Nice picture of Biggy in a Christmas hat.

A new series of University Challenge, revived from the ITV version. Now on the BBC and presented by Jeremy Paxman.

'Granada Soccer Night' on ITV features highlights from the Coca-Cola Cup 2nd round 1st leg.

[Rogg]

Here is a Granada Soccer Night from that year.

[Rogg]

FAKE NEWS

[Randall]

Has Spielberg cast anyone yet?

[Rogg]

Has Spielberg cast anyone yet?

The 8th Doctor and K9:

[Randall]

Hey now I'd watch that

[Rogg]

Thursday 22nd September 1955.

On this day 68 years ago. The first edition of the TV Times.

7.15pm: ITV's first television broadcast. Followed soon by the nation's first TV advert.

[tungsten tossers]

Good fresh tea in 2 minutes

[Ross, Bob]

Good fresh tea in 2 minutes

I can open a can of beer in 2 seconds.

[Rogg]

1 shilling and ninepence per quarter pound.

[Rogg]

ITV opening night exists. They had this innovative thing where they didn't randomly burn shit.

Featuring footage of Alexandra Palace: 'a once crumbling music hall'. It will be again if we don't stop Matt Porter!!

[Rogg]

Friday 22nd September 1989.

The 1989 Ryder Cup is on the BBC. This is the first day.

1.30pm on BBC1: Neighbours: 'Mrs Mangel is distraught when Cedric loses his head'.

7.30pm: Only Fools & Horses: 'Chain Gang'. A repeat. Followed by Challenge Anneka, complete with a postal address where you can send in a challenge for Anneka...

'Frankenstein Created Woman' is at midnight. Peter Cushing is back.

[Randall]

Preferred treasure hunt

[Rogg]

Preferred treasure hunt

Over what? What's that?