Mark McM
@markmcm.bsky.social
Digging up British TV's past like a televisual archaeologist, grooving to library music and riding the TVARK train for over 20 years. Who said nostalgia wasn't a full-time gig?
The 1980s were Radio 2's golden days, making TV look like the awkward relative you'd dodge at gatherings. Terry Wogan's wit, Jimmy Young's chat, Gloria Hunniford's sparkle, Desmond Carrington's oldies, and David Jacobs' class made it the ultimate party - great music, fab company and no stolen wine!
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
The 1980s were Radio 2's golden days, making TV look like the awkward relative you'd dodge at gatherings. Terry Wogan's wit, Jimmy Young's chat, Gloria Hunniford's sparkle, Desmond Carrington's oldies, and David Jacobs' class made it the ultimate party - great music, fab company and no stolen wine!
1976 - a year when the West of England was baking, the Welsh valleys were shimmering and HTV was proudly beaming into living rooms with its signature blend of English, Welsh and the occasional bit of static - perfect for viewers who liked their programmes bilingual and their signals unpredictable!
November 22, 2024 at 9:34 PM
1976 - a year when the West of England was baking, the Welsh valleys were shimmering and HTV was proudly beaming into living rooms with its signature blend of English, Welsh and the occasional bit of static - perfect for viewers who liked their programmes bilingual and their signals unpredictable!
Autumn 1981 on ITV was a bumper crop of telly gold - serving up everything from Worzel Gummidge to The Wild Geese, all wrapped in a cloud of Benson & Hedges and Harmony hairspray.
November 20, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Autumn 1981 on ITV was a bumper crop of telly gold - serving up everything from Worzel Gummidge to The Wild Geese, all wrapped in a cloud of Benson & Hedges and Harmony hairspray.
Border Television. Proof that even in 1980 you could make great TV with Derek Batey, two cameras and enough change to buy a pint.
November 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Border Television. Proof that even in 1980 you could make great TV with Derek Batey, two cameras and enough change to buy a pint.
Why face today’s gloomy yellow weather warnings when you could bask in the blazing glory of ITV’s scorching Summer of 1976? Flared trousers optional.
November 19, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Why face today’s gloomy yellow weather warnings when you could bask in the blazing glory of ITV’s scorching Summer of 1976? Flared trousers optional.
Testcard of the Week
November 19, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Testcard of the Week