Features
The Continuity Announcer
TWW’s Bruce Lewis describes the preparation that goes into an evening of continuity announcing in 1966
The Butchers
⧉ Over on our Rediffusion subsite, a 1961 visit to the film editing department at Television House
Alpha Television Services
⧉ To celebrate 18 years of Transdiffusion on the web, we present a look behind the scenes at Alpha, ABC and ATV’s studios in Birmingham
New British TV: Show business is booming
Australia reacts to the launch of Britain’s commercial television
People behind programmes – 6
From 1972, Lewis Rudd, Controller of Children’s Programmes at Thames, takes us through his department’s achievements and plans
People behind programmes – 5
From 1972, Grahame Turner, Controller of Outside Broadcasts at Thames, takes us through his department’s achievements and plans
People behind programmes – 4
From 1972, Philip Jones, Controller of Light Entertainment at Thames, takes us through his department’s achievements and plans
► Twist and shouting
On 22 September 1975, Eamonn Andrews on the Thames ‘Today’ programme hosts a bad-tempered debate about ITV
► Goodbye to the Light Programme
Music Through Midnight with David Hamilton sees the BBC Light Programme off into history
✎ Stockport Plaza
A place you must visit
✎ Bruce Forsyth 1928-2017
Goodbye to one of the most talented entertainers the UK has ever produced
✎ Everybody out!
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