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Listings, clippings, cuttings and ephemera from British TV gone by.
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#OnThisDay 4 January 1981
DR WHO IS ON THE MOVE AGAIN
When #TomBaker stepped into the time machine he quickly became one of Britain's best-loved actors.
Why has he decided to move on from "the part of a lifetime" in #DrWho?
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 34 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 4 January 1992
1. #EastEnders 24.32m
2. #CoronationStreet 21.51
3. The Trouble With #MrBean 18.74
4. #Neighbours 18.40
5. Taggart 18.33
6. You've Been Framed 18.20
7. Watching 15.93
8. This Is Your Life 15.47
January 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM
#OnThisDay from January 1993 - TV HITS
#MacaulayCulkin talks about PUPPY LOVE!
BEHIND THE SCENES AT 'THE WORD' with guests #MarkyMark and #DanniiMinogue.
#TobyAnstis and Melissa Bell from #Neighbours review the singles.
January 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1988
#Neighbours airs in its new early evening slot of 5:35 on BBC1 for the first time. Episode 302 ends on a Shane Ramsay cliffhanger. Proceeding this, however, Anne Charleston appears as Madge to introduce new viewers to the goings on in Ramsay Street.
January 4, 2026 at 8:41 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1984
After 1606 appearances, #PatPhoenix stars as #ElsieTanner in #CoronationStreet for the final time:
- "How long you away?"
- "Ah, now there's a question!"

This video combines her first and last appearances.
January 4, 2026 at 8:39 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1987
EASTENDERS - ALL HUMAN LIFE IS THERE
Millions of viewers will turn on their TVs today to watch #EastEnders and its responsible treatment of sensitive subjects.
"Watching the show is as good as group therapy for people with problems."
January 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1986
#PatPhoenix, of new show Constant Hot Water, speaks to the Daily Post:
PHOENIX AMID THE SEAGULLS -
"I felt that Elsie was slowly being destroyed, becoming just a figure at the Rovers bar. She'd lost her fire. I just couldn't stay and see her fizzle out."
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1982
With #GrangeHill back for its fifth series, including newcomers Roland (Erkan Mustafa), Zammo (Lee MacDonald) and Fay (Alison Bettles), the Northern Echo asks HOW REAL IS THE KIDS' SOAP OPERA?
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM
#OnThisDay 4 January 1981
DR WHO IS ON THE MOVE AGAIN
When #TomBaker stepped into the time machine he quickly became one of Britain's best-loved actors.
Why has he decided to move on from "the part of a lifetime" in #DrWho?
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1969
ATV take out newspaper ads to promote evenings on ITV:
THAT'S FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
There's great new entertainment beginning on Monday. Make a date today and every day. Switch on and stay on ATV for television the whole family can enjoy.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 33 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 3 January 1993
1. #EastEnders 21.06m
2. #CoronationStreet 20.26
3. Mr Bean 18.48
4. You've Been Framed 17.77
5. #Neighbours 16.40
6. #HomeAndAway 16.17
7. #TheBill 15.76
8. Noel's House Party 15.45
9. Twins 15.04
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1990 - FAST FORWARD
Can Justine get food to Tegs? Can Tegs help Ziggy get his ball back? Or will Mr Bronson scupper everyone's plans in #GrangeHill?
And in 'Allo 'Allo, "Let the mating begin!"
January 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1990 - FAST FORWARD
#Bros look forward to A RECORD BREAKING YEAR AHEAD.
"I WANT TO BE MORE HUNKY," reveals Mike from #Neighbours, #GuyPearce.
EDD THE MEGADUCK - We take a look at Edd the Duck's clothes!
January 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#OnThisDay from January 1994 - INSIDE SOAP
HAND HIM OVER, MUM! Terry Duckworth's back on #CoronationStreet and he's determined to take baby Tommy.
HERE COMES TROUBLE! The Jacksons arrive in #EastEnders.
THIS IS THE LIFE! #HomeAndAway's Emily Symons takes a break from panto.
January 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1988
The Sunday Mirror predicts that #Neighbours could be about to make it big in the UK -
COBBERNATION STREET
#EastEnders and #CoronationStreet have been landed a nasty blow from Down Under. #Neighbours is to be promoted to a peak-viewing time slot . . .
January 3, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1969
Decades before her role as Peggy Mitchell in #EastEnders -
COCKNEY BIRD WHO HOPES TO GET THE STREET IN A FLAP:
"Challenging #CoronationStreet for top spot in the ratings is four feet 11 inches of dynamic blonde sex appeal named #BarbaraWindsor . . ."
January 3, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#OnThisDay 3 January 1962
Hurry yourself along to Telefusion in South Street, Hull:
"I RENT MY SET, DON'T YOU?"
It's no wonder Miss Violet Carson, alias Ena Sharples of #CoronationStreet, asks this question when you look to the future with 625 line and colour television coming.
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching at the end of the last Millennium -
TV Ratings for w.e. 2 January 2000
1. #EastEnders 20.89m
2. #CoronationStreet 18.17
3. Dinnerladies 15.33
3. The Vicar of Dibley 14.37
4. Heartbeat 13.51
5. #Emmerdale 13.13
6. #Casualty 11.96
7. A Touch of Frost 11.95
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
#OnThisDay 2 January 1991 - FAST FORWARD
#DawnFrench and #JenniferSaunders join Edd the Duck at TV Centre.
What's Grant doing in the boot of a car in #EastEnders the cartoon?
January 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#OnThisDay 2 January 1991 - FAST FORWARD
A SILVER STORYTELLING CELEBRATION - 25 years of Jackanory.
SKOOL REPORT - "Burrowing was my best subjects" reveals Gordon the Gopher.
1991 HERE WE COME!! What's ahead for your favourite stars?
January 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#OnThisDay 2 January 1993 - BIG! magazine
TAKE THAT AND PARTY - #TakeThat reveal their wild party stories!
IT'S IN THE STARS - What's ahead for your favourite celebs?
PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ! Rebekah Elmaloglou from #HomeAndAway glams up!
January 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
See you again in the New Year x
December 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It wouldn't be Christmas without Blankety Blank.
Here in the Christmas Day special from 1979, does #KennyEverett come up with some original lyrics for Fairytale of New York?
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#OnThisDay 21 December 1965
The Curse Of The Daleks, a #DrWho theatre play, begins its run at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
"The Daleks split the audience" is the view of the Telegraph.
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 22 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 21 December 2003
1. #CoronationStreet 14.65m
2. #EastEnders 13.62
3. Pop Idol Live Final 11.04
4. #Emmerdale 10.42
5. Holby City 9.82
6. The Royal 8.84
7. The Bill 8.78
8. Antiques Roadshow 8.30
December 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM