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BBC Two closedown (31st October 1982)

Posted on 1st January 2021
By The Rewind Team
Last updated on 8th June 2021
Filed under Channel Presentation

It’s the end of October, and time to put the clocks back one hour.

But alas, announcer Richard Straker has “lost the key” and can’t adjust the channel clock.

VIDEO: BBC Two closedown. Announcer: Richard Straker. TX DATE: 31st October 1982. COPYRIGHT: BBC.

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[00:00:00] CLOCK: announcer Richard Straker reminds viewers that the clocks go back one hour – and that there are now 61 days to Christmas.

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Broadcaster/Channel: BBC, BBC Two
Broadcast Area: UK: National

OSP Category: Clock, Closedown, Full Junction, Standard Presentation

OSP Package: BBC Two: June 1979 - March 1986

On Air Talent: Richard Straker

Decade: 1980s

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