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1984: Do you hate Mondays? In April 1984 Breakfast Time took to the streets of London to tackle an age old debate – is Monday really the worst day of the week?

1984: Do you hate Mondays? In April 1984 Breakfast Time took to the streets of London to tackle an age old debate – is Monday really the worst day of the week?

1,999,850 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

For a generation of kids, an essential part of the school holidays was tuning into motorcycle competition Junior Kick Start. #OnThisDay in 1990 one of those competing was 13-year-old Dougie Lampkin who would become a successful professional trials rider with an MBE for his work.

For a generation of kids, an essential part of the school holidays was tuning into motorcycle competition Junior Kick Start. #OnThisDay in 1990 one of those competing was 13-year-old Dougie Lampkin who would become a successful professional trials rider with an MBE for his work.

147,111 Aufrufe • vor 19 Tagen

"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once." #OnThisDay 1979: Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation.

"I’ve never fell off a big chimney. You only fall off one of them once." #OnThisDay 1979: Extraordinary steeplejack Fred Dibnah was introduced to the nation.

8,135,193 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

It's Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and in 1980 he faced questions from an audience of young viewers about his life and television career. Lesley Judd hosted the show, and Attenborough talked about making a connection with gorillas, and his concerns for the environment.

It's Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and in 1980 he faced questions from an audience of young viewers about his life and television career. Lesley Judd hosted the show, and Attenborough talked about making a connection with gorillas, and his concerns for the environment.

219,224 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

It's Valentine's Day, so we're going back to 1964 and an episode of Marriage Today that looked at the future of relationships. Young and old reflect on their experiences, and share their opinions on the matter.

It's Valentine's Day, so we're going back to 1964 and an episode of Marriage Today that looked at the future of relationships. Young and old reflect on their experiences, and share their opinions on the matter.

4,658,555 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#OnThisDay 1977: Thanks for the Memory - The Viewer's View asked people what they thought about television. This woman was likely approached for a snappy vox pop, but ended up delivering something closer to a dramatic monologue.

#OnThisDay 1977: Thanks for the Memory - The Viewer's View asked people what they thought about television. This woman was likely approached for a snappy vox pop, but ended up delivering something closer to a dramatic monologue.

1,288,640 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

In 1969, BBC News spoke to Mr Glynne Wood - who had a pigeon living on his head.

In 1969, BBC News spoke to Mr Glynne Wood - who had a pigeon living on his head.

4,127,909 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

1975: Is this football’s loudest fan? Nationwide paid a visit to Burscough Athletic in the Cheshire League to meet a 46-year-old fan with a reputation for making himself heard.

1975: Is this football’s loudest fan? Nationwide paid a visit to Burscough Athletic in the Cheshire League to meet a 46-year-old fan with a reputation for making himself heard.

1,857,855 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

#OnThisDay 1985: Regional youth programme RPM celebrated the 25th anniversary of Dr Martens boots by inviting DM wearers Alexei Sayle and musician Paul King to reflect back on the cultural impact of this iconic footwear brand. Other sturdy footwear is available.

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#OnThisDay 1961: Panorama asked whether Irish immigrants should be freely admitted into Britain when Commonwealth citizens were being restricted.

#OnThisDay 1961: Panorama asked whether Irish immigrants should be freely admitted into Britain when Commonwealth citizens were being restricted.

2,323,542 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway, we look back to 1966, when trainer Bill Watson was in the Blue Peter studio demonstrating the punishing agility exercises, he put professional footballers from English clubs through.

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway, we look back to 1966, when trainer Bill Watson was in the Blue Peter studio demonstrating the punishing agility exercises, he put professional footballers from English clubs through.

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#OnThisDay 1970: With no mains drainage, the Scottish village of Auchmithie was a place where most residents didn’t have their own toilet and relied on a drafty communal privy. A brand-new public convenience was built, with keys for the villagers to do their business in peace.

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#OnThisDay 1960: A British schoolgirl cheerily told Judith Chalmers about her holiday, which involved accidentally getting arrested in East Germany.

#OnThisDay 1960: A British schoolgirl cheerily told Judith Chalmers about her holiday, which involved accidentally getting arrested in East Germany.

1,514,213 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

“I wouldn’t be seen dead with a coat on a hanger in the back of my car.” Company car drivers from the early nineties explain why their car is not merely a means of transport, but a reflection of their status and proof of their position within the organisation.

“I wouldn’t be seen dead with a coat on a hanger in the back of my car.” Company car drivers from the early nineties explain why their car is not merely a means of transport, but a reflection of their status and proof of their position within the organisation.

672,486 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Back in 1968, Harold Williamson paid a visit to primary school kids in Liverpool to talk about their favourite books and reading habits.

Back in 1968, Harold Williamson paid a visit to primary school kids in Liverpool to talk about their favourite books and reading habits.

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As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part.

As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part.

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#OnThisDay 1985: Before Back to the Future was released in the UK, Terry Wogan sat down with Michael J Fox, the then relatively unknown actor behind central character Marty McFly. Soon, both star and film would go stratospheric.

#OnThisDay 1985: Before Back to the Future was released in the UK, Terry Wogan sat down with Michael J Fox, the then relatively unknown actor behind central character Marty McFly. Soon, both star and film would go stratospheric.

841,686 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

#OnThisDay 1992: The third instalment of the Alien franchise was released in the United States. Before it opened in the UK, its star Sigourney Weaver talked about her decision to make another Alien film, the growing appetite for on-screen violence, and that haircut.

#OnThisDay 1992: The third instalment of the Alien franchise was released in the United States. Before it opened in the UK, its star Sigourney Weaver talked about her decision to make another Alien film, the growing appetite for on-screen violence, and that haircut.

50,502 Aufrufe • vor 28 Tagen

1978: Barry Norman delivers his critical verdict on Grease, a new musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

1978: Barry Norman delivers his critical verdict on Grease, a new musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

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#OnThisDay 1967: Who is important? Harold Williamson asked some Sunderland children for their opinions. Charming stuff.

#OnThisDay 1967: Who is important? Harold Williamson asked some Sunderland children for their opinions. Charming stuff.

1,027,852 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren