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This BBC Video ident from 1984 used to give me the willies. Like so many video company idents of the time, it felt cold, sterile, and slightly dystopian. Was it just me, or did it unnerve anyone else?

This BBC Video ident from 1984 used to give me the willies. Like so many video company idents of the time, it felt cold, sterile, and slightly dystopian. Was it just me, or did it unnerve anyone else?

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SHORT TERM FOSTER PARENTS: Alarming PIF which goes for shock value to gets its point across. The worst of it is, that poor kid clearly isn't acting, he's genuinely upset.

SHORT TERM FOSTER PARENTS: Alarming PIF which goes for shock value to gets its point across. The worst of it is, that poor kid clearly isn't acting, he's genuinely upset.

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British PIFs in the 1970s: "Clunk click every trip" Irish PIFs in the 1970s:

British PIFs in the 1970s: "Clunk click every trip" Irish PIFs in the 1970s:

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Animated French series ONCE UPON A TIME... MAN (1978) spanned the entire history of humankind. The final episode sees humanity wipe itself out in a nuclear war in the year 2060 (don't worry, we survive, thanks to moon colonists!)

Animated French series ONCE UPON A TIME... MAN (1978) spanned the entire history of humankind. The final episode sees humanity wipe itself out in a nuclear war in the year 2060 (don't worry, we survive, thanks to moon colonists!)

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NEAR AND FAR (1975): This BBC educational series for schools had a decidedly eerie title sequence, with a theme tune best described as 'queasy'. Now turn to page 666 in your exercise books.

NEAR AND FAR (1975): This BBC educational series for schools had a decidedly eerie title sequence, with a theme tune best described as 'queasy'. Now turn to page 666 in your exercise books.

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One of the classic idents of the Scarred For Life era: the cold, hauntological, and faintly Orwellian parpings of THE OPEN UNIVERSITY.

One of the classic idents of the Scarred For Life era: the cold, hauntological, and faintly Orwellian parpings of THE OPEN UNIVERSITY.

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ITV daytime soap GENERAL HOSPITAL (1972) was like Crossroads, but with doctors and nurses. So top marks for this brief moment of unexpected horror, as a genuine photo of a medical procedure is flashed onscreen! Big thanks to Patreon member RhoDear for the heads up.

ITV daytime soap GENERAL HOSPITAL (1972) was like Crossroads, but with doctors and nurses. So top marks for this brief moment of unexpected horror, as a genuine photo of a medical procedure is flashed onscreen! Big thanks to Patreon member RhoDear for the heads up.

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KEEP OUT (1972): A masterclass in shocking minimalism, this 15 second PIF warning kids of the dangers of messing about by train tracks leaves its horrors to the imagination. I have vivid memories of this one popping up during kid's shows on ITV!

KEEP OUT (1972): A masterclass in shocking minimalism, this 15 second PIF warning kids of the dangers of messing about by train tracks leaves its horrors to the imagination. I have vivid memories of this one popping up during kid's shows on ITV!

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Behind door number 18 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar... it's Vera's cyborg transformation in SUPERMAN 3!

Behind door number 18 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar... it's Vera's cyborg transformation in SUPERMAN 3!

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Scarred For Life advent calendar door twenty: It's the infamous cyborg transformation scene from Superman III. Poor Vera!

Scarred For Life advent calendar door twenty: It's the infamous cyborg transformation scene from Superman III. Poor Vera!

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The parping, cold, hauntological, and Orwellian stylings of one of the classic logos of the Scarred For Life era: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

The parping, cold, hauntological, and Orwellian stylings of one of the classic logos of the Scarred For Life era: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Merry Christmas one and all from Scarred For Life! Hope you have a smashing day. But first, a festive message from our Queen...

Merry Christmas one and all from Scarred For Life! Hope you have a smashing day. But first, a festive message from our Queen...

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Happy Bonfire Night, and remember - let's be careful out there!

Happy Bonfire Night, and remember - let's be careful out there!

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Fireworks PIF countdown: number one! HAND (1976) This all-time classic PIF featured bandages that haunted a million nightmares and turned sparklers into something to be feared. It worked on me. Happy Bonfire Night!

Fireworks PIF countdown: number one! HAND (1976) This all-time classic PIF featured bandages that haunted a million nightmares and turned sparklers into something to be feared. It worked on me. Happy Bonfire Night!

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ARMCHAIR THRILLER - QUIET AS A NUN (1978): The rest of this serial, adapted from Antonia Fraser's novel, doesn't live up to the phenomenal, rightfully legendary cliffhanger to episode three. But after this, how could it?

ARMCHAIR THRILLER - QUIET AS A NUN (1978): The rest of this serial, adapted from Antonia Fraser's novel, doesn't live up to the phenomenal, rightfully legendary cliffhanger to episode three. But after this, how could it?

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What's behind door number 3 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar..? Watch out - it's The Thin Man, THE BOY FROM SPACE's creepy adversary!

What's behind door number 3 of the Scarred For Life advent calendar..? Watch out - it's The Thin Man, THE BOY FROM SPACE's creepy adversary!

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🧵 A short thread of festive scars, as chosen by us on our Scarred For Life podcast Christmas Special! First up, the 1978 BBC1 Christmas ident, a revolving nightmare consisting of Santa's maniacally smiling decapitated head... Listen here:

🧵 A short thread of festive scars, as chosen by us on our Scarred For Life podcast Christmas Special! First up, the 1978 BBC1 Christmas ident, a revolving nightmare consisting of Santa's maniacally smiling decapitated head... Listen here:

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Happy Christmas, one and all, from Scarred For Life!

Happy Christmas, one and all, from Scarred For Life!

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HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR: THE HOUSE THAT BLED TO DEATH (1980) Aired a week after The Housing Act 1980 became law, this homage to The Amityville Horror, about a couple with an obsessive attitude to home ownership, featured one of the most iconic horror scenes of the decade...

HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR: THE HOUSE THAT BLED TO DEATH (1980) Aired a week after The Housing Act 1980 became law, this homage to The Amityville Horror, about a couple with an obsessive attitude to home ownership, featured one of the most iconic horror scenes of the decade...

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The line between horror and comedy can be a thin one. Vic and Bob's brilliant Masterchef sketch from 1995 made me laugh out loud while my skin was crawling. "HE IS SAD!"

The line between horror and comedy can be a thin one. Vic and Bob's brilliant Masterchef sketch from 1995 made me laugh out loud while my skin was crawling. "HE IS SAD!"

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PENDA'S FEN is on proper telly tonight for the first time in years! If you've seen our Folk Horror show, you've seen me and Bob Fischer banging on about how much we adore David Rudkin's astonishing play. It's on BBC Four at 10.15pm. If you've never seen it, you're in for a treat!

PENDA'S FEN is on proper telly tonight for the first time in years! If you've seen our Folk Horror show, you've seen me and Bob Fischer banging on about how much we adore David Rudkin's astonishing play. It's on BBC Four at 10.15pm. If you've never seen it, you're in for a treat!

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MR SNUFFLEUPAGUS was Big Bird's elusive best mate in Sesame Street, a gentle, doe eyed creature who just wanted to make friends. But, like Rainbow's Bungle, the original version from 1971 was an absolute nightmare. The eyes! The eyes!

MR SNUFFLEUPAGUS was Big Bird's elusive best mate in Sesame Street, a gentle, doe eyed creature who just wanted to make friends. But, like Rainbow's Bungle, the original version from 1971 was an absolute nightmare. The eyes! The eyes!

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In 1984, GRANGE HILL shocked its young viewers (and enraged a fair few parents) when annoying pupil Jeremy Irvine drowned in the school baths. Leaving kids completely unsupervised in a swimming lesson? Never happen today!

In 1984, GRANGE HILL shocked its young viewers (and enraged a fair few parents) when annoying pupil Jeremy Irvine drowned in the school baths. Leaving kids completely unsupervised in a swimming lesson? Never happen today!

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British people watching this advert in the early 80s: "Haha, brains!" American tourists in Britain watching this advert in the early 80s: "WHAT"

British people watching this advert in the early 80s: "Haha, brains!" American tourists in Britain watching this advert in the early 80s: "WHAT"

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SUPERMAN: NEVER YES TO A CIGARETTE (1980): One of a trilogy of beautifully animated PIFs directed by Eric Goldberg for Richard Williams Studios. The legendary fag-dealer gets launched into the atmosphere by a grumpy Supes. Come on, James Gunn, get Nick in a Superman film!

SUPERMAN: NEVER YES TO A CIGARETTE (1980): One of a trilogy of beautifully animated PIFs directed by Eric Goldberg for Richard Williams Studios. The legendary fag-dealer gets launched into the atmosphere by a grumpy Supes. Come on, James Gunn, get Nick in a Superman film!

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GRANGE HILL: "Slip on the wet floor, did you?" Phil Redmond's hard-hitting school drama didn't pull its punches. In a 'they did things differently back then' scene from 1981, hard but fair P.E. teacher 'Bullet' Baxter doles out justice to a colleague who's been bullying kids.

GRANGE HILL: "Slip on the wet floor, did you?" Phil Redmond's hard-hitting school drama didn't pull its punches. In a 'they did things differently back then' scene from 1981, hard but fair P.E. teacher 'Bullet' Baxter doles out justice to a colleague who's been bullying kids.

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I VANT TO BITE YOUR FINGER (1979): 'It's a Dracula Game' based around Buckaroo-style jumpscares and red felt tip 'fangs'. As a kid, I thought it was real needles that pierced the skin. To be fair to 9 year-old me, the advert did nothing to dissuade me from that idea...

I VANT TO BITE YOUR FINGER (1979): 'It's a Dracula Game' based around Buckaroo-style jumpscares and red felt tip 'fangs'. As a kid, I thought it was real needles that pierced the skin. To be fair to 9 year-old me, the advert did nothing to dissuade me from that idea...

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I love seeing public information films in their proper context: during advert breaks on ITV, or closedowns on the BBC. Here's a lovely little farm safety PIF ending BBC1's programming in 1985. The continuity announcer's "That was a public information film" is the cherry on top.

I love seeing public information films in their proper context: during advert breaks on ITV, or closedowns on the BBC. Here's a lovely little farm safety PIF ending BBC1's programming in 1985. The continuity announcer's "That was a public information film" is the cherry on top.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's (1968) creepy CHILD CATCHER (an unforgettable performance by Robert Helpmann) doesn't appear in Ian Fleming's original novel, and was created by either scriptwriter Roald Dahl or director Ken Hughes, depending on who you believe. A horrifying concept.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's (1968) creepy CHILD CATCHER (an unforgettable performance by Robert Helpmann) doesn't appear in Ian Fleming's original novel, and was created by either scriptwriter Roald Dahl or director Ken Hughes, depending on who you believe. A horrifying concept.

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When the BBC finally aired SALEM'S LOT (1979) in the autumn of 1981, images and scenes from it burned their way into my brain. I slept facing away from my bedroom window for weeks!

When the BBC finally aired SALEM'S LOT (1979) in the autumn of 1981, images and scenes from it burned their way into my brain. I slept facing away from my bedroom window for weeks!

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RETURN TO OZ (1985) is one of the darkest films in all of Disney's 1980s 'Dark Phase'

RETURN TO OZ (1985) is one of the darkest films in all of Disney's 1980s 'Dark Phase'

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STREET OF CROCODILES (1986): Startling, terrifying stop-motion animation by the Brothers Quay, loosely based upon the short story by Polish writer Bruno Schultz. Channel 4 aired it in one of their animation strands and it blew my mind.

STREET OF CROCODILES (1986): Startling, terrifying stop-motion animation by the Brothers Quay, loosely based upon the short story by Polish writer Bruno Schultz. Channel 4 aired it in one of their animation strands and it blew my mind.

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Your regular reminder that British public information films were like brutal horror films condensed into 30 second chunks, and shown during primetime (and children's) TV shows.

Your regular reminder that British public information films were like brutal horror films condensed into 30 second chunks, and shown during primetime (and children's) TV shows.

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THE DONATI CONSPIRACY (1973): A great BBC drama serial set in a Britain ruled by a fascist government. What a cast, though: Richard Beckinsale as an alleged terrorist sentenced to death, Windsor Davies as his dad, Mary Tamm, Anthony Valentine, Michael Aldridge, and John Ringham!

THE DONATI CONSPIRACY (1973): A great BBC drama serial set in a Britain ruled by a fascist government. What a cast, though: Richard Beckinsale as an alleged terrorist sentenced to death, Windsor Davies as his dad, Mary Tamm, Anthony Valentine, Michael Aldridge, and John Ringham!

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Apparently Saturday Night Live UK did a parody of this Scarred For Life gem last night: the deeply sinister early 80s British Pork ad! Talk about a deep cut...

Apparently Saturday Night Live UK did a parody of this Scarred For Life gem last night: the deeply sinister early 80s British Pork ad! Talk about a deep cut...

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Ralph Bakshi's gorgeous, rotoscoped, and incredibly dark animated version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS (1978) was, at times, like a nightmare to my 9 year-old self. I had particular problems with the creepy Nazgûl, especially during this famous scene...

Ralph Bakshi's gorgeous, rotoscoped, and incredibly dark animated version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS (1978) was, at times, like a nightmare to my 9 year-old self. I had particular problems with the creepy Nazgûl, especially during this famous scene...

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Before concentrating on Sesame Street and the Muppets, Jim Henson co-wrote and directed THE CUBE (1969), a satirical avant-garde TV movie for NBC. A man finds himself trapped in a white room, while all manner of strange characters pay him a visit...

Before concentrating on Sesame Street and the Muppets, Jim Henson co-wrote and directed THE CUBE (1969), a satirical avant-garde TV movie for NBC. A man finds himself trapped in a white room, while all manner of strange characters pay him a visit...

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The best thing about ARTHUR C. CLARKE'S MYSTERIOUS WORLD (1980) is the interviewees. I love them all to bits.

The best thing about ARTHUR C. CLARKE'S MYSTERIOUS WORLD (1980) is the interviewees. I love them all to bits.

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