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2005
BBC staff go on strike from midnight on 23rd May 2005 for 24 hours.
They are protesting at plans to cut 3,780 jobs and privatise parts of the Corporation. The unions say the cuts are the most damaging in BBC history. The Corporation says it regrets the decision to take industrial action.
The strike posed the most serious threat to the BBC's programming schedule across all TV and radio networks in over a decade.
BBC One and BBC News 24 news output is disrupted: the BBC News at One is presented by Susan Osman; Stephen Cole presents both the BBC News at Six and the BBC News at Ten.
These programmes are simulcast on BBC One and BBC News 24 (which was not the norm in 2005).
BBC News 24 and BBC World simulcast news programmes during the day.
RELATED ARTICLE: 2005 BBC strike.
They are protesting at plans to cut 3,780 jobs and privatise parts of the Corporation. The unions say the cuts are the most damaging in BBC history. The Corporation says it regrets the decision to take industrial action.
The strike posed the most serious threat to the BBC's programming schedule across all TV and radio networks in over a decade.
BBC One and BBC News 24 news output is disrupted: the BBC News at One is presented by Susan Osman; Stephen Cole presents both the BBC News at Six and the BBC News at Ten.
These programmes are simulcast on BBC One and BBC News 24 (which was not the norm in 2005).
BBC News 24 and BBC World simulcast news programmes during the day.
RELATED ARTICLE: 2005 BBC strike.
Miscellaneous
1988
Gay rights activists breach security at BBC Television Centre and disrupt the live transmission of the Six o'Clock News on BBC One.
The three women vocalised their opposition to Clause 28 during the opening minutes of the programme.
Presenter Nicholas Witchell placed his hand over the mouth of the most vocal protestor, whilst Sue Lawley read the opening headlines.
Lawley apologised for the disruption before linking into the first story, telling viewers: "We have rather been invaded by some people who we hope to be removing very shortly."
The three women vocalised their opposition to Clause 28 during the opening minutes of the programme.
Presenter Nicholas Witchell placed his hand over the mouth of the most vocal protestor, whilst Sue Lawley read the opening headlines.
Lawley apologised for the disruption before linking into the first story, telling viewers: "We have rather been invaded by some people who we hope to be removing very shortly."
Programmes
1966
The final episode of The Bed-Sit Girl airs on BBC One.
1993
The final edition of Praise Be! airs on BBC One. Presented by Thora Hird.
2003
The final edition of Cash in the Attic airs on BBC One.
A celebrity version aired from 7th July 2008 to 24th May 2011.
The programme was revived in 2022 on Channel 5.
A celebrity version aired from 7th July 2008 to 24th May 2011.
The programme was revived in 2022 on Channel 5.
2021
The final episode of The Pursuit of Love airs on BBC One
2021
The final edition of Gods of Snooker airs on BBC Two.
2022
Amanda Burton returns to Silent Witness (BBC One), after 17 years, as Prof Sam Ryan for its 25th anniversary series.
She appears alongside current lead actress Emilia Fox (Dr Nikki Alexander).
She appears alongside current lead actress Emilia Fox (Dr Nikki Alexander).
2022
The first edition of Dubai Hustle airs on BBC Three.
Reality show. About real estate brokers living in Dubai.
Reality show. About real estate brokers living in Dubai.
On This Day...23rd May
Births
1918
Former cricketer and TV commentator, Denis Compton.
1931
Former TV announcer and presenter, Brian Baines.
1938
TV presenter, Johnny Ball.
1945
Former actor and voiceover artist, Andrew Burt.
1962
Actress and TV announcer, Tamara Kennedy.
1985
TV presenter, Ricky Boleto.
Deaths
1973
Former TV reporter and author, Kenneth Allsop.
Research for On This Day in TV History is by Paul R. Jackson.
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