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1984
The technicians strike at Thames Television (which began on 17th October) is resolved.
62 film editors agree to new conditions, while the ACTT agrees to start negotiations about the introduction of new technology.
Additional episodes of network productions would be screened to help clear the backlog of untransmitted material that built up during the strike (programmes from the network schedule that were supplied by other ITV companies were not broadcast during the strike).
Thames said: "We are delighted in the outcome of the dispute which we believe is in the best interests of everyone who works at Thames."
62 film editors agree to new conditions, while the ACTT agrees to start negotiations about the introduction of new technology.
Additional episodes of network productions would be screened to help clear the backlog of untransmitted material that built up during the strike (programmes from the network schedule that were supplied by other ITV companies were not broadcast during the strike).
Thames said: "We are delighted in the outcome of the dispute which we believe is in the best interests of everyone who works at Thames."
2006
RTÉ One launches a new on-screen presentation package. The new OSP was produced by Red Bee Media in conjunction with RTÉ's promotions team.
There are twelve new idents as well as a new presentation graphics system. The new look aired for the first time at around 7am.
According to RTÉ the new identity explores the heritage of Ireland alongside the country's role in a modern and dynamic Europe.
"Abstract yet thematic, each ident aims to represent different facets of Irish life, from the light-hearted to the serious.
"Exploring what it means to live in Ireland in the 21st century, the twelve new idents aim to represent life in Ireland in all its diversity, depicting home-life and commerce, work and play, contrasting the urban and the manufactured with our need for nature and exploration."
There are twelve new idents as well as a new presentation graphics system. The new look aired for the first time at around 7am.
According to RTÉ the new identity explores the heritage of Ireland alongside the country's role in a modern and dynamic Europe.
"Abstract yet thematic, each ident aims to represent different facets of Irish life, from the light-hearted to the serious.
"Exploring what it means to live in Ireland in the 21st century, the twelve new idents aim to represent life in Ireland in all its diversity, depicting home-life and commerce, work and play, contrasting the urban and the manufactured with our need for nature and exploration."
2010
BBC One HD begins broadcasting. The service launches at 7pm with The One Show.
Programmes
1965
The Wednesday Play: Up the Junction airs on BBC One. Written by Nell Dunn, produced by James McTaggart and directed by Ken Loach.
Cast includes: Carol White, Geraldine Sherman, Vickery Turner, Tony Selby, Michael Standing and Ray Barron.
Cast includes: Carol White, Geraldine Sherman, Vickery Turner, Tony Selby, Michael Standing and Ray Barron.
1977
The first episode of Citizen Smith airs on BBC One.
1982
The first edition of Ebony airs on BBC Two.
1985
The final edition of Whicker's World: Living with Uncle Sam airs on BBC One.
1988
The final episode of The Lenny Henry Show (sitcom version) airs on BBC One.
1991
The final episode of Bread airs on BBC One.
1993
The first episode of The Buddha of Suburbia airs on BBC Two.
1996
The final episode of Rhodes airs on BBC One. Starring Martin Shaw.
1996
Auntie's All-Time Greats airs on BBC One.
1997
The first episode of Hotel airs on BBC One.
1997
The first episode of I'm Alan Partridge airs on BBC Two.
2003
The first edition of Meet the Stans airs on BBC Two. The first of Simon Reeve's travel documentaries.
2015
The first edition of The Great Pottery Throw Down airs on BBC Two.
The programme moved channels to More4 in 2020 and to Channel 4 in 2021.
The programme moved channels to More4 in 2020 and to Channel 4 in 2021.
2019
The first episode of His Dark Materials airs on BBC One.
2020
The final episode of Life airs on BBC One. Written by Mike Bartlett.
2024
The first episode of Until I Kill You airs on ITV 1. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin and Shaun Evans.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1971
BBC Two tape Oh No John (1) airs for the final time.
1976
BBC Two tape Concerto d'Aranjuez airs for the final time.
1987
BBC One tape Positron airs for the final time.
EXTERNAL LINK: recreation of Positron.
EXTERNAL LINK: recreation of Positron.
1987
BBC Two tape Good Days airs for the final time. This tape was also used on BBC One, to accompany Ceefax AM (4th September 1986 - 11th August 1987).
1997
BBC One tape Everything You Need airs for the final time.
On This Day...3rd November
Births
1919
Former TV reporter/presenter, Sir Ludovic Kennedy.
1929
Former TV presenter and writer, Jeremy Bruce-Watt.
1954
Former TV presenter, Grant Baynham.
1963
Actor and TV presenter, Graham Fletcher.
1980
TV announcer/presenter, Simon J. Grant.
Deaths
1966
Former composer and TV presenter, Eric Spear.
Perhaps best-known for writing the theme tune to the ITV soap, Coronation Street.
Perhaps best-known for writing the theme tune to the ITV soap, Coronation Street.
1999
Former TV producer/presenter, Philip Bate.
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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