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#OnThisDay 1926: Belfast comedian, the late Frank Carson was born. Following his move to Blackpool, he spoke about his love of Northern communities, and how his famous catchphrase helped propel him to celebrity status.

#OnThisDay 1926: Belfast comedian, the late Frank Carson was born. Following his move to Blackpool, he spoke about his love of Northern communities, and how his famous catchphrase helped propel him to celebrity status.

36,408 Aufrufe • vor 2 Tagen

#OnThisDay 1992: Chris Evans and Gaby Roslin were fronting one of the most talked-about new shows on television. Sarah Greene visited the presenters of The Big Breakfast, Channel 4’s bold new morning programme, which was produced from three lock-keeper’s cottages.

#OnThisDay 1992: Chris Evans and Gaby Roslin were fronting one of the most talked-about new shows on television. Sarah Greene visited the presenters of The Big Breakfast, Channel 4’s bold new morning programme, which was produced from three lock-keeper’s cottages.

240,875 Aufrufe • vor 16 Tagen

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?

2,002,661 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

"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.

8,609,184 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

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.

4,659,202 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

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.

4,129,364 Aufrufe • vor 3 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.

1,292,076 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

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.

1,858,450 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#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.

2,324,017 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

#OnThisDay 1982: Motorcycle trails rider Kiyoteru Hattori probably wanted to push Kick Start’s course designer into a skip, after he was trailing behind in the grand final. Could he make a come back?

#OnThisDay 1982: Motorcycle trails rider Kiyoteru Hattori probably wanted to push Kick Start’s course designer into a skip, after he was trailing behind in the grand final. Could he make a come back?

154,817 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

#OnThisDay 1972: Walter's one-person picket against his former employer entered its fifth month.

#OnThisDay 1972: Walter's one-person picket against his former employer entered its fifth month.

2,243,515 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

#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.

1,514,978 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#OnThisDay 1976: British Rail launched its new ‘HST’ high-speed train service – the fastest diesel trains in the world. Reporter Lucy Mathen jumped on board for a preview, enjoying a cuppa on the way, and arriving four minutes early into Cardiff.

#OnThisDay 1976: British Rail launched its new ‘HST’ high-speed train service – the fastest diesel trains in the world. Reporter Lucy Mathen jumped on board for a preview, enjoying a cuppa on the way, and arriving four minutes early into Cardiff.

68,236 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

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.

1,544,079 Aufrufe • vor 3 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.

676,455 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

#OnThisDay 1908: James Bond author Ian Fleming was born. Geoffrey Boothroyd was a gun aficionado who wrote to Fleming asking him to change Bond's signature gun – a Beretta – to one more powerful. In this clip, Boothroyd shows why he thought Bond needed a gun with more oomph.

#OnThisDay 1908: James Bond author Ian Fleming was born. Geoffrey Boothroyd was a gun aficionado who wrote to Fleming asking him to change Bond's signature gun – a Beretta – to one more powerful. In this clip, Boothroyd shows why he thought Bond needed a gun with more oomph.

1,104,812 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#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.

880,373 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

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.

915,235 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.

241,292 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

#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.

1,027,886 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren