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On This Day...13th June
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1997
CBBC's continuity links (BBC One) are broadcast from Studio A (BBC Television Centre, London) for the final time. Presenters: Richard McCourt and Kirsten O’Brien, with Otis the Aardvark.
2021
GB News launches on Freeview, Digital Satellite and cable.
Programmes
1946
Picture Page - last broadcast in August 1939 - is back on air, following World War II.
1952
The first edition of For Deaf Children airs on BBC TV.
1961
The final 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.
1973
The first edition of We Are the Champions airs on BBC One.
Although the show ran until 1995, from 1988 the usual full series of programmes was replaced by one-off specials.
The long-running children's sports programme was originally presented by Ron Pickering. Following Ron's death in 1991, Gary Lineker took over as presenter.
Although the show ran until 1995, from 1988 the usual full series of programmes was replaced by one-off specials.
The long-running children's sports programme was originally presented by Ron Pickering. Following Ron's death in 1991, Gary Lineker took over as presenter.
1977
The final episode of Arlott and Trueman on Cricket airs on BBC Two.
1979
The first episode of The Omega Factor airs on BBC One. The new sci-fi drama debuted at 8.10pm. A ten-part thriller about psychic research and the paranormal. It starred James Hazeldine, Louise Jameson and John Carlisle.
1982
The final edition of Nai Zindagi – Naya Jeevan airs on BBC One. Magazine series for viewers from India and Pakistan. Produced by BBC Birmingham.
1987
The first edition of Les Dennis’s Laughter Show airs on BBC One.
1989
The final episode of US series Moonlighting airs on BBC Two.
1991
The first episode of Bellamy Rides Again airs on BBC One.
2002
The 4,000th edition of Neighbours airs on BBC One.
2022
The BBC News at Six is broadcast from Studio E (BBC Broadcasting House, London) for the final time on a regular basis. Presented by Sophie Raworth.
2022
The first episode of Sherwood airs on BBC One. Crime drama, based on real events. Written by James Graham. Starring David Morrissey.
2022
The BBC News at Ten is broadcast from Studio B (BBC Broadcasting House, London) for the first time on a regular basis. Presented by Huw Edwards. Edwards previewed the newly refurbished studio earlier in the evening on The One Show.
RELATED ARTICLE: New-look BBC One news goes live.
RELATED ARTICLE: New-look BBC One news goes live.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1972
BBC Two tape My Friends airs for the first time.
1972
BBC Two tape Dancing Days airs for the first time.
1972
BBC Two tape Serenata airs for the first time.
On This Day...13th June
Births
1930
Former actor and TV presenter, Gary Watson.
1961
TV/radio presenter, Becky Want.
1965
TV presenter, Sally Meen.
1978
TV/radio presenter, Brian Dowling.
1982
TV/radio weather presenter, Christopher Blanchett.
Deaths
2023
Former TV news reporter/presenter, Norman Rees.
Events
1965
Gavin Gray, senior duty news editor, stepped in to read the 6.10pm news (BBC One), due to a clerical error on the newsreaders' rota. The broadcast should've been anchored by Richard Baker.
Gray's sartorial choice was widely reported in the national press the following day, as he wore a sports jacket and a pullover instead of the usual attire for a BBC One news bulletin (a suit). A photo appeared in the Daily Mail.
Gray's sartorial choice was widely reported in the national press the following day, as he wore a sports jacket and a pullover instead of the usual attire for a BBC One news bulletin (a suit). A photo appeared in the Daily Mail.
1989
Moira Stuart presents the Six o'Clock News (BBC One) for the first time.
1997
Richard McCourt and Kirsten O’Brien, along with Otis the Aardvark, present the final CBBC continuity links (BBC One) from Studio A (BBC Television Centre, London).
2003
Bruce Forsyth guest-presents Have I Got News for You?. The programme features the memorable one-off segment Play Your Iraqi Cards Right.
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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