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1985
Phillip Schofield presents the links between children's programmes on BBC One for the first time - in-vision.
Until now, the BBC One announcer introduced children's programmes out-of-vision, using the channel's standard presentation (the globe symbol and slides).
Schofield presented the junctions from the BBC One continuity announcer's suite (NC1 Con, or 'The Broom Cupboard' as Schofield and his successors referred to it). NC1 Con had rarely appeared on-screen previously.
In-vision links for children's programming wasn't entirely new to the BBC - in the late 1940s/early 1950s, Jennifer Gay and Janette Scott among others appeared on-screen to introduce programmes.
Until now, the BBC One announcer introduced children's programmes out-of-vision, using the channel's standard presentation (the globe symbol and slides).
Schofield presented the junctions from the BBC One continuity announcer's suite (NC1 Con, or 'The Broom Cupboard' as Schofield and his successors referred to it). NC1 Con had rarely appeared on-screen previously.
In-vision links for children's programming wasn't entirely new to the BBC - in the late 1940s/early 1950s, Jennifer Gay and Janette Scott among others appeared on-screen to introduce programmes.
Programmes
1955
The first episode of The Woodentops airs on BBC TV.
1961
The first episode of Ghost Squad airs on ITV.
1961
The first episode of The Jo Stafford Show airs on ITV.
1968
The first episode of Hector's House airs on BBC One.
1969
The first edition of Nationwide airs on BBC One.
1969
The first edition of Decidedly Dusty airs on BBC One.
Musical series. Starring Dusty Springfield.
Musical series. Starring Dusty Springfield.
1973
The first episode of Moonbase 3 airs on BBC One.
1976
The first episode of Gangsters airs on BBC One.
1977
The first episode of Target airs on BBC One.
1977
The first episode of Love for Lydia airs on ITV.
1978
The first edition of Jack High airs on BBC Two.
1978
The first edition of Saturday Night People airs on ITV.
1978
The first edition of Noel Edmonds' Lucky Numbers airs on BBC One.
Billed as "Television's first Do-It-Yourself entertainment".
Billed as "Television's first Do-It-Yourself entertainment".
1981
The first episode of Diamonds airs on ITV.
1987
The 5,000th edition of regional news programme BBC Look East airs on BBC One East.
Presented by Stewart White and Michelle Newman. Weather presenter: Graham Parker.
Presented by Stewart White and Michelle Newman. Weather presenter: Graham Parker.
1989
The first edition of Saturday Matters with Sue Lawley airs on BBC One.
Radio Times: "The first of a new late-night talk and entertainment series, in which Sue invites guests to talk not only about themselves but also about their ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics."
Radio Times: "The first of a new late-night talk and entertainment series, in which Sue invites guests to talk not only about themselves but also about their ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics."
1997
The final episode of Tiger Bay airs on BBC One.
1997
The first edition of Holiday Memories airs on BBC One.
2002
BBC One daytime news summaries are relaunched.
A small CSO set is used and the bulletins also get a new title sequence.
A small CSO set is used and the bulletins also get a new title sequence.
2005
The first episode of The Green Green Grass airs on BBC One.
2007
The first edition of The Andrew Marr Show airs on BBC One.
2015
The first episode of Doctor Foster airs on BBC One.
2015
Hacker's Birthday Bash: 30 Years of Children's BBC airs on CBBC.
A one-hour special hosted by Hacker T. Dog, with Andi Peters and Edd the Duck pre-recorded.
Live in studio were Ceallach Spellman and Katie Thistleton, with former presenters Debbie Flint, Andi Crane, Simon Potter, Simon Parkin, Toby Anstis, Chris Jarvis, Simeon Courtie, Kirsten O’Brien, Dick and Dom, Steve Wilson,.Angellica Bell, Liam Dolan, Simon Grant, Andrew Hayden-Smith, Sophie McDonnell, Gemma Hunt, Ortis Deley, Barney Harwood, Matt Edmondson, Ed Petrie, Iain Stirling and current presenter Karim Zeroual.
Philippa Forrester phoned into the programme and there were recorded interviews with Phillip Schofield and Zoe Ball.
New CBBC presenter Lauren Layfield was introduced from a large cardboard box at the end of the programme.
A one-hour special hosted by Hacker T. Dog, with Andi Peters and Edd the Duck pre-recorded.
Live in studio were Ceallach Spellman and Katie Thistleton, with former presenters Debbie Flint, Andi Crane, Simon Potter, Simon Parkin, Toby Anstis, Chris Jarvis, Simeon Courtie, Kirsten O’Brien, Dick and Dom, Steve Wilson,.Angellica Bell, Liam Dolan, Simon Grant, Andrew Hayden-Smith, Sophie McDonnell, Gemma Hunt, Ortis Deley, Barney Harwood, Matt Edmondson, Ed Petrie, Iain Stirling and current presenter Karim Zeroual.
Philippa Forrester phoned into the programme and there were recorded interviews with Phillip Schofield and Zoe Ball.
New CBBC presenter Lauren Layfield was introduced from a large cardboard box at the end of the programme.
2019
The first edition of Supermarket Sweep (revived series) airs on ITV 2.
Presented by Ryan Clark-Neal.
Presented by Ryan Clark-Neal.
2020
Coronation Street Icons: Liz McDonald airs on ITV.
2023
The first episode of Bali 2002 airs on ITV 1.
Australian drama. Based on real-life events.
Originally available on ITV X.
Australian drama. Based on real-life events.
Originally available on ITV X.
2024
Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Impact airs on ITV 1.
A continuation of the factual drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office (aired in January 2024), revealing the extraordinary effect the four-part series had on the lives of the sub-postmasters it featured, as well as providing an insight into the ongoing struggle for justice and financial redress.
A continuation of the factual drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office (aired in January 2024), revealing the extraordinary effect the four-part series had on the lives of the sub-postmasters it featured, as well as providing an insight into the ongoing struggle for justice and financial redress.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1983
BBC One tape The Trolley Song airs for the final time.
EXTERNAL LINK: recreation of The Trolley Song.
EXTERNAL LINK: recreation of The Trolley Song.
1988
BBC One tape I Wonder If You Love Me airs for the final time.
2005
BBC Two tape Edge of Blue (1) airs for the final time.
On This Day...9th September
Births
1972
Former TV news presenter, Natasha Kaplinsky.
Deaths
2019
Former actor and TV announcer, Colin Ward-Lewis.
Events
1979
John Edmunds rejoins BBC TV news for a second spell as a presenter.
1981
John Simpson presents the Nine o'Clock News (BBC One) for the first 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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