The junction where the CBBC presenter was the BBC One announcer
Every so often the past throws up little mysteries. Sometimes they are very trivial in themselves …
1980s BBC One Scotland identity crisis
One of the strangest chapters in the story of BBC One branding in the nations runs from the autumn …
All change for BBC News in 1981
For Pres fans, the first week of September 1981 was significant. The modification of the BBC One …
BBC One resorts to rolling news to cover 1991 Gulf War
A new discovery on YouTube is a reminder of the degree of disruption to BBC One which was brought …
No trade test on Sundays
Occasionally an old clip of what was once unremarkable everyday television provides a gateway into …
How did TCF become such an iconic BBC image?
It is an iconic BBC image – part of the brand heritage and as much a statement of the BBC …
Archive find highlights poor technical quality of BBC NI 80s presentation
A rare find on YouTube highlights the poor technical quality of BBC One Northern Ireland continuity …
Pres fans await the new look BBC One
Recently we looked at the benefits of a big relaunch – schedule changes along with a new look …
ATV brand needlessly consigned to history?
Today station rebrands are ten a penny but the most radical rebrand of all came at the instigation …
Mid-80s BBC One: the benefits of one big relaunch over piecemeal changes
18th February 1985 was a red letter day for BBC One. A “new look” to the channel was …
General election treats for Pres fans
General elections are big events for broadcasters. Huge efforts go into mounting the overnight …
Archive footage provides evidence of early use of STV branding
A great little find from the archives was recently shared on Twitter by STV Footage Sales.