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UK television history and presentation mainly but other things as well, especially on here.
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Tilt Araiza @tiltaraiza.bsky.social · 6h
Written by *that* Roy Clarke!
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Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social · 1d
Making a start on a Bee Gee movie classic.
Based on an idea by Barry Gibb and David English
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Historical Television Website @htw.bsky.social · 7h
This got some airplay as well, most likely on Radio 1 I think? Certainly remember the chorus though of course it wasn’t a hit and I’ve now realised that it’s the same Exile who had a hit with Kiss You All Over.
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Phil Norman @mrphilnorman.bsky.social · 9h
If Celebrity The Traitors was made in 1978 it would involve Frank Muir, Roy Kinnear and Angharad Rees in boiler suits sitting round a big beige hexagonal table in TC7, and would be all over in 27 minutes.
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HALLOWEIRD @johnnymains.co.uk · 16h
Today on the BBC Archive youtubes, I have mostly been watching THE GHOST HUNTERS from 1975.

Strange goings on, indeed. Benson Herbert is a one.

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1975: Meet THE GHOST HUNTERS | Classic BBC Documentaries | BBC Archive
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Chris Gomm @gommster.bsky.social · 12h
How have I only just learned about these.
Picture of Spar branded Neighbours Harold Bishop's Spicey Spuds flavour crisps
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David Brown @davidebrown.bsky.social · 11h
Eps 1 and 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 will be on ITV1 on Sunday 19 October from 10.20pm. On proper actual telly. (Should have been Wednesday at 6.00pm but you can't have everything.) #StarTrek
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Margaret Brown @magstheobscure.bsky.social · 13h
Shame they didn't put on A Woman of No Importance - the proto Talking Head. Which is beautifully sad
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Cameron Yarde Jnr @cameronyardejnr.bsky.social · 13h
BBC4 has a tribute night for Patricia Routledge on Tuesday 21st October. Keeping Up Appearances, Miss Pym's Day Out and Talking Heads all getting another outing.
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Rose Ruane @regretteruane.bsky.social · 18h
Imagine a 1970s Alan Partridge on a mind bending trip through long lost London, so breakneck & fragmentary, full of incredible characters & handbrake turns that it feels like a dream where the cast & context keeps mutating & it still won’t be as wild as the actuality of this
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1975: BERNARD FALK's Tour of HIDDEN LONDON | Nationwide | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 15h
Would you like to see Dame Patricia Routledge performing a splendid rendition of Noel Coward's "I Went To A Marvellous Party"? If so, I've got just the thing for you www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKTv...
(Official) Dame Patricia Routledge - "I Went to a Marvellous Party" by Noël Coward
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Did You See? @tvdidyousee.bsky.social · 15h
#OnThisDay 8 October 1980
K9 GETS THE BOOT
#DoctorWho's mechanical mongrel K9 is getting the boot from TV chiefs because he is too bright.
"He makes it too easy for the doctor to get out of situations," says producer John Nathan-Turner.
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Ten Acre Books @tenacrebooks.bsky.social · 2d
The latest printing of David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television is almost sold out but more are on the way. An in-depth biography of Doctor Who’s first script editor by @0tralala.bsky.social, shining new light on an enigmatic personality. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk.
Cover design for David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television.
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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 20h
Associated-Rediffusion Season

The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.
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ChinnyVision @chinnyvision.bsky.social · 1d
Lets do the fucking news
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blogmywiki @blogmywiki.bsky.social · 1d
Let’s do the fucking news
Bruce Hockin, HTV news at 6
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The Amazing Worlds of Doctor Who @worldsofdrwho.bsky.social · 1d
8th October, 1966:
"Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet" episode 1. #DoctorWho
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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 1d
Just found this pic of Frank Oz rather gleefully fisting Fozzie Bear in front of Lew Grade. Enjoy.
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Alan Trewartha @jauntyalan.bsky.social · 1d
Shari Lewis with Lamb Chop, the woollen puppet of yore
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Chris Ponting @chrisponting.bsky.social · 1d
Gala Pie making on #gbbo, so what more excuse do you need to see Fred Dinenage explain how to make a 3ft long egg. (With thanks to @cheeseford.bsky.social for putting on the Youtube) #BakeOff

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How - Fred Dinenage's 3ft long egg
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Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 1d
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 1d
The first episode of Mary, Mungo and Midge was broadcast on this day in
1969.
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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 1d
Whatever you think of RTD, he knows television and knows the warning flares need to be sent up. Television and journalism need to start questioning and pushing back. Pushing back hard.
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Aieee-Iain Clark @iainjclarkart.com · 1d
Part of Russell T Davies' speech on being awarded Outstanding Contribution to Television at the Bafta Cymru awards. (via www.instagram.com/baftacymru)
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David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 2d
@jayrayner1.bsky.social I imagine you know this but in case not…
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British cuisine | 1970s British cooking | Vincent Price | Claire Rayner | Part 1 | Today | 1972
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Historical Television Website @htw.bsky.social · 2d
From what I’ve heard, Carlton would have tried to take over TVS/Meridian or other ITV franchise(s) if it had failed with its London bid. The eventual outcome would have been roughly similar even if Thames somehow remained as a production brand. Not seen Matthew’s video yet but will do so sometime.
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Joel @itsjoels.bsky.social · 2d
The BBC have put an episode of ‘Think Of A Number’ on YouTube. youtu.be/z30YWqAJAm4?...
1977: Johnny Ball and the Fun of Mathematics | Think of a Number | BBC Archive
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