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1984
The technicians' strike at Thames Television is resolved. But the morning schedule is blacked out. TV-am transmissions are unaffected.
The strike ended at 1pm after the union agreed to rostering according to need, while the management dropped plans for ending six-day working fortnights. Bryan Cowgill said:
"The need for sensible change in the way we conduct our operations has been at the heart of this dispute. The outcome of a damaging and costly dispute has resulted in substantial progress towards a more realistic and effective way of working."
The strike ended at 1pm after the union agreed to rostering according to need, while the management dropped plans for ending six-day working fortnights. Bryan Cowgill said:
"The need for sensible change in the way we conduct our operations has been at the heart of this dispute. The outcome of a damaging and costly dispute has resulted in substantial progress towards a more realistic and effective way of working."
2020
Sky Sports NFL begins broadcasting. Sky and the NFL agreed a new five-year deal to broadcast the NFL. This was the first time the league partnered with an international broadcaster to launch a channel dedicated to the sport.
RELATED ARTICLE: Sky Sports NFL launches today.
RELATED ARTICLE: Sky Sports NFL launches today.
Miscellaneous
1990
New satellite/mast logo launched, to represent the BBC News and Current Affairs department.
Programmes
1955
The final edition of News and Newsreel airs on BBC TV.
1957
The first episode of Spycatcher airs on BBC TV. Drama series, based on fact. The series follows the adventures of Colonel Pinto, the most renowned of British interrogators during World War II. Starring Bernard Archard in the title role.
1958
The final episode of Ivanhoe airs on ITV.
1968
The final edition of Sportsview airs on BBC One.
1969
The final edition of Town and Around airs on BBC One.
1974
The final episode of Armchair Theatre airs on ITV.
1977
The final edition of Saturday Scene airs on ITV.
1978
The first episode of US series Holocaust airs on BBC One.
1979
The final edition of News 39 airs on BBC One.
Presented by Tom Mangold.
Presented by Tom Mangold.
1980
The first episode of Cowboys airs on ITV.
1980
The first episode of Oh Happy Band! airs on BBC One.
1981
The final episode of It Ain't Half Hot Mum airs on BBC One.
1981
The final edition of Spearhead - in Hong Kong airs on ITV.
1983
The first episode of US series Remington Steele airs on BBC One. Starring Stephanie Zimbalist as Lora Holt and Pierce Brosnan as Remington Steele.
1984
A new look and new name for the BBC regional news programme serving the north west of England: North West Tonight.
1984
A new look and new name for the BBC regional news programme serving Northern Ireland: Inside Ulster.
1984
A new look and new name for the BBC regional news programme serving London and the south east of England: London Plus.
1984
The first edition of the new look BBC early evening news programme airs on BBC One: Six o'Clock News. The new programme is edited by Ron Neil. Sue Lawley and Nicholas Witchell (who moved from the reporting staff to become a permanent member of the news presenting team) present the first edition and would be the regular presenters.
George Fenton composed the new theme tune. Patrick Lunt - BBC Radio 2 announcer/news presenter - provided the opening voiceover, introducing the presenters over the opening titles.
RELATED ARTICLE: BBC One continuity followed by BBC Six o’Clock News opening titles (November 1986).
George Fenton composed the new theme tune. Patrick Lunt - BBC Radio 2 announcer/news presenter - provided the opening voiceover, introducing the presenters over the opening titles.
RELATED ARTICLE: BBC One continuity followed by BBC Six o’Clock News opening titles (November 1986).
1984
The first episode of Jane in the Desert airs on BBC Two.
1985
The first edition of Telly Addicts airs on BBC One.
1985
The first edition of Crosswits airs on ITV.
1986
The first edition of Animal Squad airs on BBC One.
1986
The first episode of Slinger's Day airs on ITV.
1988
The first edition of The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow airs on BBC One.
1988
The first edition of Motormouth airs on ITV.
1989
The final edition of News 39 airs on BBC One.
1989
One-off play Bomber Harris (starring John Thaw) airs on BBC One.
1989
The first episode of US series War and Remembrance airs on ITV.
1990
The first episode of US series Mancuso FBI airs on BBC One.
1990
The first edition of Jeopardy! (revived series) airs on ITV.
Game show. Hosted by Chris Donat. Based on the US version of the same title.
Previous version of the programme aired on Channel 4 1983 - 1984.
Game show. Hosted by Chris Donat. Based on the US version of the same title.
Previous version of the programme aired on Channel 4 1983 - 1984.
1991
The first episode of 2 Point 4 Children airs on BBC One.
1991
The first edition of Titmuss Regained airs on ITV.
2001
The first edition of South East Today (in the reshaped BBC South East region) airs on BBC One.
2004
The first episode of Green Wing airs on Channel 4.
2007
The first edition of The Alan Titchmarsh Show airs on ITV.
2009
The final edition of As Seen on TV airs on BBC One.
2010
The final edition of GMTV airs on ITV.
EXTERNAL LINK: the final edition of GMTV (edits).
EXTERNAL LINK: the final edition of GMTV (edits).
2011
The first edition of Red or Black? airs on ITV.
2011
The first edition of The Jonathan Ross Show airs on ITV.
2012
The first edition of Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs airs on ITV.
2018
The first edition of Politics Live airs on BBC Two. Presented by Jo Coburn. Studio guests: the former Conservative home secretary Amber Rudd and Labour's shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry.
2018
The first edition of Jeremy Vine airs on Channel 5.
2019
The first episode of The Capture airs on BBC One. Drama. Starring Holliday Grainger and Ben Miles.
2020
The final edition of EastEnders: Secrets from the Square airs on BBC One.
2021
The final episode of King Gary airs on BBC One. Comedy. Co-created by and starring Tom Davis.
2021
The final edition of Deceit airs on Channel 4.
2022
The final edition of The Big Breakfast (revived series) airs on Channel 4. Presented by AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan.
2024
The 40th anniversary edition of BBC North West Tonight airs on BBC One North West. Presenter Roger Johnson interviewed former presenter Gordon Burns.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1987
BBC One tape Six Pieces from the Children's Album airs for the final time.
On This Day...3rd September
Births
1952
Former TV announcer/news presenter, Alastair Yates.
1960
Former actor and TV presenter, Amerjit Deu.
1981
TV/radio presenter, Fearne Cotton.
1986
TV/radio presenter, Sian Welby.
Deaths
1994
Former footballer and TV presenter/executive, Billy Wright.
2000
Former TV news reporter, Godfrey Talbot OBE.
Events
1962
Anita West presents Blue Peter for the final time.
1993
Andi Peters presents CBBC programme links for the final time.
Research for On This Day in TV History is by Paul R. Jackson.
Details about test card/teletext in-vision music and BBC trade test films are available as a result of decades of research and logging by members of the Test Card Circle.
Details about test card/teletext in-vision music and BBC trade test films are available as a result of decades of research and logging by members of the Test Card Circle.
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