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BBC1 Christmas Ident - 1974

On this day in 1969, the Comedy Playhouse pilot of The Liver Birds was broadcast. Written by Carla Lane, Myra Taylor and Lew Schwarz it starred Pauline Collins and Polly James (Collins left after S1). Apart from the titles, nothing from the pilot or S1 exists in the archives.

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Top of the Pops (12th October 1989). Belinda Carlisle is at number 14 with Leave A Light On.

The first edition of Alexei Sayle's Stuff was originally broadcast on this day in 1988.

The Two Ronnies (and Sally James) boldly tackle a Star Trek sketch (11th October 1973)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Part Six (15th October 1979). "Toby Esterhase masquerades as a Circus traitor in order to keep Polyakov in business. My hat Toby, a dangerous job like that deserves a whole chestful of medals".

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Sex and Violence (12th October 1969). "There's nowt wrong wi' gala luncheons!"

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game (8th October 1977). Nicholas Smith, Valerie Leon and Mollie Sugden are on hand to join in the fun.

Larry Grayson's Generation Game (27th September 1980). Five celebrities are having a close shave. But who is behind each foamy face?

Larry Grayson's Generation Game (10th October 1981). Five celebrities are displayed in silhouette form for the teams to identify.

The first episode of Emmerdale Farm was broadcast on this day in 1972.

The first episode of Chigley (the final series in the Trumptonshire trilogy) was originally broadcast on this day in 1969.

Ronnie Hazlehurst's theme tune for series one of Only Fools and Horses. Subsequent repeat runs replaced it with John Sullivan's theme song.

Blue Peter (28th September 1981). Sarah Greene (along with Isla St Clair, Tina Heath and Maggie Philbin) reveal the history of the corset.

'Witching Time', the first episode of Hammer House of Horror, was broadcast on this day in 1980. Jon Finch, Patricia Quinn, Prunella Gee and Ian McCulloch featured in this opening installment.

R.I.P. Bill Oddie.

Jackanory - The Hobbit (12th October 1979). Jan Francis - together with Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham and David Wood - concludes the tale of The Hobbit.

R.I.P. Stephanie Cole. Seen here as Muriel Carpenter in Talking Heads - Soldering On by Alan Bennett (10th May 1988)

Top of the Pops (1st October 1981). Here's Legs &amp; Co with something for the dads.

On this day in 1978, the first episode of Rentaghost's fourth series was broadcast (it was the final series to star Anthony Jackson and Michael Darbyshire).

Coronation Street - written by H.V. Kershaw (11th October 1976). Johnny Briggs made his debut as Mike Baldwin in this episode.

The first episode of Bless This House was broadcast on this day in 1971. Created by Vince Powell &amp; Harry Driver, it starred Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Robin Stewart and Sally Geeson. The show ran for 6 series and 65 episodes between 1971 and 1976.

Top of the Pops (1st October 1981). Here's Legs & Co with something for the dads.

The first episode of Bless This House was broadcast on this day in 1971. Created by Vince Powell & Harry Driver, it starred Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Robin Stewart and Sally Geeson. The show ran for 6 series and 65 episodes between 1971 and 1976.