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Sunday Night at the London Palladium (25th November 1973). Larry Grayson entertains.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sunday Night at the London Palladium (25th November 1973). Larry Grayson entertains.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (25th November 1957). Harry H. Corbett and Geoffrey Bayldon are among the familiar faces lurking the greenwood today.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Adventures of Robin Hood (25th November 1957). Harry H. Corbett and Geoffrey Bayldon are among the familiar faces lurking the greenwood today.
Coronation Street - written by Geoffrey Lancashire (25th November 1970). Hilda Ogden on Bet Lynch: "Have you noticed how she's all out of proportion? It's a miracle to me how those top heavy ones keep their balance".
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Coronation Street - written by Geoffrey Lancashire (25th November 1970). Hilda Ogden on Bet Lynch: "Have you noticed how she's all out of proportion? It's a miracle to me how those top heavy ones keep their balance".
Happy Birthday Francesca Gonshaw, born this day in 1959.
November 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Happy Birthday Francesca Gonshaw, born this day in 1959.
Chance in a Million (24th November 1984). Alison hopes for some romantic time with Tom but things don't quite go to plan ...
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Chance in a Million (24th November 1984). Alison hopes for some romantic time with Tom but things don't quite go to plan ...
The Sweeney - Thou Shalt Not Kill (24th November 1975). A hostage situation spirals out of control.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Sweeney - Thou Shalt Not Kill (24th November 1975). A hostage situation spirals out of control.
OTD in 1969. Z Cars and Take Three Girls are on BBC1. There's Broaden Your Mind on BBC2 with Root of all Evil on ITV.
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
OTD in 1969. Z Cars and Take Three Girls are on BBC1. There's Broaden Your Mind on BBC2 with Root of all Evil on ITV.
Victoria Wood - As Seen on TV (24th November 1986). Time for an update from Manchesterford.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Victoria Wood - As Seen on TV (24th November 1986). Time for an update from Manchesterford.
Think of a Number (24th November 1984). Johnny Ball tackles the topic of space.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Think of a Number (24th November 1984). Johnny Ball tackles the topic of space.
Larry Grayson's Generation Game (24th November 1979). John Laurie makes a surprise appearance.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Larry Grayson's Generation Game (24th November 1979). John Laurie makes a surprise appearance.
The Prisoner - Checkmate by Gerald Kelsey (24th November 1967). Peter Wyngarde guests as the new Number Two.
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Prisoner - Checkmate by Gerald Kelsey (24th November 1967). Peter Wyngarde guests as the new Number Two.
It's Lulu (24th November 1973). Lulu's latest guest is Fat-Belly Jones.
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's Lulu (24th November 1973). Lulu's latest guest is Fat-Belly Jones.
Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (24th November 1975). Two young tearaways - Neil Foxall (Terence Budd) and Les Grimes (Mike Grady) - menace Mrs Walker.
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (24th November 1975). Two young tearaways - Neil Foxall (Terence Budd) and Les Grimes (Mike Grady) - menace Mrs Walker.
On this day in 1978, Morecambe & Wise teamed up with Thaw & Waterman (The Sweeney - Hearts and Minds)
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On this day in 1978, Morecambe & Wise teamed up with Thaw & Waterman (The Sweeney - Hearts and Minds)
Les Dawson interviewed in the Aberdeen Press (23rd November 1976)
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Les Dawson interviewed in the Aberdeen Press (23rd November 1976)
'I have been living on borrowed time for 60 years'. John Laurie interviewed in the Aberdeen Press (23rd November 1978)
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
'I have been living on borrowed time for 60 years'. John Laurie interviewed in the Aberdeen Press (23rd November 1978)
OTD in 1968. Dr Who and Dixon of Dock Green are on BBC1. Colour Me Pop is on BBC2 with Journey to the Unknown and Frost on Saturday on ITV.
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
OTD in 1968. Dr Who and Dixon of Dock Green are on BBC1. Colour Me Pop is on BBC2 with Journey to the Unknown and Frost on Saturday on ITV.
Blakes 7 - Sand by Tanith Lee (23rd November 1981). Things look desperate for Servalan - trapped on an inhospitable planet with only Tarrant for company.
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Blakes 7 - Sand by Tanith Lee (23rd November 1981). Things look desperate for Servalan - trapped on an inhospitable planet with only Tarrant for company.
Blankety Blank (23rd November 1984). It was so hot in the Blue Peter garden that Percy Growbag decided to do a spot of weeding in the nude. Imagine his surprise when he caught his BLANK or BLANKS in a Venus Flytrap.
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Blankety Blank (23rd November 1984). It was so hot in the Blue Peter garden that Percy Growbag decided to do a spot of weeding in the nude. Imagine his surprise when he caught his BLANK or BLANKS in a Venus Flytrap.
Classic comedy with To The Mannerisms Born (End Of Part One, tx 23rd November 1980)
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Classic comedy with To The Mannerisms Born (End Of Part One, tx 23rd November 1980)
Parkinson (23rd November 1974). Michael chats to Richard Burton.
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Parkinson (23rd November 1974). Michael chats to Richard Burton.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (23rd November 1969). "I must warn you that in future you should delete the words 'crunchy frog', and replace them with the legend, 'crunchy raw unboned real dead frog' if you want to avoid prosecution."
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Monty Python's Flying Circus (23rd November 1969). "I must warn you that in future you should delete the words 'crunchy frog', and replace them with the legend, 'crunchy raw unboned real dead frog' if you want to avoid prosecution."
Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (23rd November 1970). A chirpy Hilda is keen to catch up on any gossip she's missed.
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (23rd November 1970). A chirpy Hilda is keen to catch up on any gossip she's missed.
OTD in 1967. Softly Softly and The Wednesday Play are on BBC1. Most ITV regions take The Informer at 8.00 pm.
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
OTD in 1967. Softly Softly and The Wednesday Play are on BBC1. Most ITV regions take The Informer at 8.00 pm.
The Dawson Watch (22nd November 1979). Cissie and Ada once again put the world to rights.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Dawson Watch (22nd November 1979). Cissie and Ada once again put the world to rights.