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On This Day...21st May
Programmes
1989
The first edition of Val Doonican's Homeward Bound airs on BBC One.
In a series of six programmes of music and conversation with Ireland's most popular personalities, Val Doonican explores the spirituality and beauty of his homeland.
In a series of six programmes of music and conversation with Ireland's most popular personalities, Val Doonican explores the spirituality and beauty of his homeland.
1993
The final episode of Press Gang airs on ITV.
2001
The first edition of Survivor airs on ITV.
Adventure reality show.
Adventure reality show.
2023
The final episode of Malpractice airs on ITV 1.
Medical drama. Starring Niamh Algar.
Medical drama. Starring Niamh Algar.
Test Card/Teletext In-Vision Music
1984
BBC Two tape Stratovarious airs for the first time.
1987
BBC One tape She's for Me airs for the first time.
1991
BBC One tape Spring Swing airs for the final time.
On This Day...21st May
Births
1931
Former TV presenter/executive/producer, Desmond Wilcox.
1949
Journalist and TV presenter, Andrew Neil.
1955
TV presenter, Richard Swallow.
1975
TV presenter, Ruth Wignall.
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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