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Channels
2009
UKTV Style is rebranded Home.
The channel's schedule is repositioned to focus on home improvement/lifestyle and gardening.
In 2019, the BBC's stake in the channel was bought by UKTV co-owner Discovery Inc - the channel was consequently rebranded HGTV on 21st January 2020.
The channel's schedule is repositioned to focus on home improvement/lifestyle and gardening.
In 2019, the BBC's stake in the channel was bought by UKTV co-owner Discovery Inc - the channel was consequently rebranded HGTV on 21st January 2020.
Miscellaneous
1964
Television sets manufactured as of this date are required to be equipped to receive UHF channels.
1980
Today is the first day of a siege in the Iranian Embassy.
Two BBC TV News employees, who were getting press accreditation, were amongst those held hostage.
Chris Cramer (news organiser) was released after 2 days due to illness, whilst Sim Harris (sound recordist) was held until the siege ended.
Two BBC TV News employees, who were getting press accreditation, were amongst those held hostage.
Chris Cramer (news organiser) was released after 2 days due to illness, whilst Sim Harris (sound recordist) was held until the siege ended.
Programmes
1938
The FA Cup Final, from Wembley, is televised for the first time - on BBC TV.
1964
The first edition of Wheelbase airs on BBC Two.
Radio Times: "Gordon Wilkins covers the world of motoring with Robin Richards and Rodney Crouch."
Radio Times: "Gordon Wilkins covers the world of motoring with Robin Richards and Rodney Crouch."
1966
The first episode of The Troubleshooters airs on BBC One.
1969
The final episode of The Champions airs on ITV.
1971
The final episode of Here Come the Double Deckers airs on BBC One.
1973
The first episode of The Tomorrow People airs on ITV.
1981
The first episode of The Chinese Detective airs on BBC One.
1985
The final episode of Television airs on ITV.
1991
The final episode of Chancer airs on ITV.
1991
The first edition of Big Break airs on BBC One.
1995
The first episode of Prime Suspect 4 airs on ITV.
1997
The final edition of Sportsnight airs on BBC One.
2006
The final episode of Mayo airs on BBC One.
2021
The final episode of Viewpoint is due to air on ITV.
However, the episode is pulled by ITV due to complaints against lead actor Noel Clarke.
The episode was available on the ITV Hub over the weekend.
However, the episode is pulled by ITV due to complaints against lead actor Noel Clarke.
The episode was available on the ITV Hub over the weekend.
2023
The final episode of Great Expectations airs on BBC One.
Adaptation by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, from Charles Dickens' classic novel.
Starring Olivia Colman, Johnny Harris and Fionn Whitehead.
Adaptation by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, from Charles Dickens' classic novel.
Starring Olivia Colman, Johnny Harris and Fionn Whitehead.
2024
The first edition of Michael Palin in Nigeria airs on Channel 5.
2025
The first edition of Genius Game airs on ITV 1.
Game show. Presented by David Tennant.
Game show. Presented by David Tennant.
On This Day...30th April
Births
1928
Former TV sports presenter, Dickie Davies.
1931
Former TV reporter/presenter, Philip Tibenham.
1943
Former TV announcer, Phil Martin.
1986
Actress and TV announcer, Keeley-Jade Flanders.
1986
TV presenter, Laura Jackson.
Deaths
2001
Former TV presenter, Elaine Grand.
2006
Former magician, comedian and TV presenter, Billy McComb.
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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