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Channels
1997
BBC One launches its balloon-based channel identity.
The change coincides with the introduction of a new BBC logo.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC One start-up (4th October 1997).
The change coincides with the introduction of a new BBC logo.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC One start-up (4th October 1997).
1997
The BBC One on-screen presentation package first seen on 16th February 1991 bows out just before 3am.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC One closedown (4th October 1997).
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC One closedown (4th October 1997).
1997
BBC Two closes down for the night just before 2.30am, using the 1991 - 1997 on-screen presentation package for the final time.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC Two closedown (4th October 1997).
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC Two closedown (4th October 1997).
1997
BBC Two comes on air at 7.20am with an updated on-screen identity.
Many of the channel's idents from the 1991 - 1997 period survived the change, albeit now slightly zoomed and incorporating the new BBC logo.
Three new idents are now available for use: Ariel, Paint-Pot and Zapper.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC Two start-up (4th October 1997).
Many of the channel's idents from the 1991 - 1997 period survived the change, albeit now slightly zoomed and incorporating the new BBC logo.
Three new idents are now available for use: Ariel, Paint-Pot and Zapper.
EXTERNAL LINK: BBC Two start-up (4th October 1997).
Miscellaneous
1997
A new BBC logo officially launches on air.
The logo was designed by the Lambie-Nairn agency.
EXTERNAL LINK: Martin Lambie-Nairn talks about re-branding the BBC.
The logo was designed by the Lambie-Nairn agency.
EXTERNAL LINK: Martin Lambie-Nairn talks about re-branding the BBC.
Programmes
1951
The first edition of About the Home airs on BBC TV.
Presented by Joan Gilbert. Includes Barry Bucknell with home improvements.
Presented by Joan Gilbert. Includes Barry Bucknell with home improvements.
1956
The first episode of Whacko O! airs on BBC TV.
1962
The first episode of The Saint airs on ITV.
With Roger Moore in the title role.
With Roger Moore in the title role.
1964
The first episode of Stingray airs on ITV.
1965
The first episode of United! airs on BBC One.
1965
The first episode of Out of the Unknown airs on BBC Two.
1965
The first edition of 24 Hours airs on BBC One.
1966
The first edition of Europa airs on BBC Two.
1967
The first edition of The Nixon Line airs on BBC One.
1968
The first edition of The Pinky and Perky Show airs on ITV.
1970
The first episode of The Roads to Freedom airs on BBC Two.
Adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's trilogy. Starring Michael Bryant.
Adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's trilogy. Starring Michael Bryant.
1973
The 500th edition of Top of the Pops airs on BBC One.
Presenters: Jimmy Savile, Tony Blackburn, Noel Edmonds and Kenny Everett. Includes a rare studio performance by The Who.
Presenters: Jimmy Savile, Tony Blackburn, Noel Edmonds and Kenny Everett. Includes a rare studio performance by The Who.
1974
The first episode of No, Honestly airs on ITV.
1976
The final episode of Cilla's World of Comedy airs on ITV.
1983
The first episode of SuperTed airs on BBC One.
1983
The first episode of The Adventures of Portland Bill airs on ITV.
1985
The final episode of Murder of a Moderate Man airs on BBC One.
1989
The first edition of Taking the Plunge airs on ITV.
1999
The first edition of Newsnight Scotland airs on BBC Two Scotland.
1999
The first edition of Walking with Dinosaurs airs on BBC One.
2002
The first edition of Fame Academy airs on BBC One.
2003
The final edition of Fame Academy airs on BBC One.
2010
The first episode of Octonauts airs on CBeebies.
Animation. Deep-sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his band of explorers.
Animation. Deep-sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his band of explorers.
2012
The first episode of Hunted airs on BBC One.
2015
The final episode of This Is England '90 airs on Channel 4.
2020
The first edition of Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime airs on BBC Two.
2021
The first edition of Blair and Brown: the New Labour Revolution airs on BBC Two.
2021
The first Channel 5-sponsored edition of Eggheads airs.
Previous series aired on BBC Two.
Previous series aired on BBC Two.
2022
The final episode of Inside Man airs on BBC One.
Thriller. Written by Steven Moffat. Starring David Tennant and Stanley Tucci.
Thriller. Written by Steven Moffat. Starring David Tennant and Stanley Tucci.
2022
The final edition of Michael Palin: Into Iraq airs on Channel 5.
2023
The first episode of Payback airs on ITV.
Crime drama. Starring Morven Christie and Peter Mullan.
Crime drama. Starring Morven Christie and Peter Mullan.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1968
BBC One tape Rosetti Symphony in C airs for the final time.
1983
BBC One Ceefax AM tape Capability Brown airs for the first time.
1989
BBC Two tape Jumpin' Jupiter airs for the final time.
2003
BBC Two tape Sunny Morning airs for the first time.
On This Day...4th October
Births
1905
TV announcer, Leslie Mitchell.
1934
TV news reporter/presenter, Michael Blakey.
1938
Former TV announcer, John Brand.
1940
Former TV announcer, Alma Cadzow.
1952
TV sports reporter and radio presenter, Stuart Freeman.
1958
TV/radio presenter, Anneka Rice.
1961
Radio/TV presenter, Shereen Nanjiani.
1967
TV announcer and voiceover artist, Marcus Bentley.
1975
TV news presenter, Kasia Madera.
1992
TV weather presenter, Sabrina Lee.
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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