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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?

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#OnThisDay 1974: Cumberland local Emily Redmund introduced Bernard Falk to fell-talk, a traditional dialect in the Lake District. Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, 23 July 1974.

#OnThisDay 1974: Cumberland local Emily Redmund introduced Bernard Falk to fell-talk, a traditional dialect in the Lake District. Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, 23 July 1974.

27,579 Aufrufe • vor 3 Tagen

It’s Sylvester Stallone’s 80th birthday and #OnThisDay in 1982, he discussed playing the role of Vietnam veteran John Rambo in the film ‘First Blood’, which he also co-wrote. The Rambo films would go onto become a successful franchise with Stallone co-writing all the films.

It’s Sylvester Stallone’s 80th birthday and #OnThisDay in 1982, he discussed playing the role of Vietnam veteran John Rambo in the film ‘First Blood’, which he also co-wrote. The Rambo films would go onto become a successful franchise with Stallone co-writing all the films.

154,341 Aufrufe • vor 20 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.

8,137,154 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#OnThisDay 1984: A group of men from Surrey had taken historical reenactment a step further, by turning lawn mowers into roman chariots. The ‘charimo’ was equivalent to four horses, and just like a horse-drawn carriage was steered by reins.

#OnThisDay 1984: A group of men from Surrey had taken historical reenactment a step further, by turning lawn mowers into roman chariots. The ‘charimo’ was equivalent to four horses, and just like a horse-drawn carriage was steered by reins.

78,114 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen

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.

4,659,028 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.

4,128,363 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.

1,289,193 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

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.

220,845 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

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.

1,857,970 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

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.

148,837 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

#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.

2,323,655 Aufrufe • vor 2 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.

1,514,428 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

#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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“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.

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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.

1,543,883 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.

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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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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.

1,027,886 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren