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On This Day...25th February
Programmes
1971
The first episode of Mr Benn airs on BBC One.
1977
The first episode of Raffles (series) airs on ITV.
1979
The first episode of Worzel Gummidge airs on ITV.
1980
The first episode of Yes Minister airs on BBC Two.
1984
The final episode of Foxy Lady airs on ITV.
1985
The first episode of Roll Over Beethoven airs on ITV.
1990
The first edition of Land of the Eagle airs on BBC Two.
1993
The first edition of 3-D airs on ITV.
1995
The final edition of Don't Forget Your Toothbrush airs on Channel 4.
2011
The first episode of Friday Night Dinner airs on Channel 4.
2019
The first episode of This Time with Alan Partridge airs on BBC One.
2023
The first episode of Harry Wild Investigates airs on Channel 5.
Mystery drama. Starring Jane Seymour.
Mystery drama. Starring Jane Seymour.
2023
The final episode of Atlantic Crossing airs on Drama.
Based on the true story of Norwegian Crown Princess Martha, who fights to save her country during WWII.
Based on the true story of Norwegian Crown Princess Martha, who fights to save her country during WWII.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1965
BBC Two tape Canzonetta airs for the first time.
1985
BBC Two tape Dixie Omelette airs for the final time.
1985
BBC Two tape Butterfly airs for the first time.
1986
BBC One tape Victor's Theme airs for the final time.
1992
BBC One tape Ear of the Lion airs for the final time.
On This Day...25th February
Births
1930
Actor, comedian and TV presenter, Jeremy Geidt.
1937
TV announcer, Maggie Clews.
1953
TV business presenter, Ed Mitchell.
1956
Actor, writer and TV presenter, Kate Copstick.
1965
Radio presenter and TV announcer, Graham Anderson.
1968
TV presenter, Mark Griffin.
1975
TV/radio news presenter, Naga Munchetty.
1986
Actor and TV presenter, James Phelps.
1986
Actor and TV presenter, Oliver Phelps.
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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