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Andrew Nairn

The junction where the CBBC presenter was the BBC One announcer

4th December 2022 in Features by Andrew Nairn

Every so often the past throws up little mysteries. Sometimes they are very trivial in themselves …

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1980s BBC One Scotland identity crisis

27th September 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

One of the strangest chapters in the story of BBC One branding in the nations runs from the autumn …

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All change for BBC News in 1981

10th September 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

For Pres fans, the first week of September 1981 was significant. The modification of the BBC One …

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BBC One resorts to rolling news to cover 1991 Gulf War

26th July 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

A new discovery on YouTube is a reminder of the degree of disruption to BBC One which was brought …

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No trade test on Sundays

10th June 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

Occasionally an old clip of what was once unremarkable everyday television provides a gateway into …

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How did TCF become such an iconic BBC image?

26th May 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

It is an iconic BBC image – part of the brand heritage and as much a statement of the BBC …

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Archive find highlights poor technical quality of BBC NI 80s presentation

1st May 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

A rare find on YouTube highlights the poor technical quality of BBC One Northern Ireland continuity …

Read MoreArchive find highlights poor technical quality of BBC NI 80s presentation

Pres fans await the new look BBC One

18th February 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

Recently we looked at the benefits of a big relaunch – schedule changes along with a new look …

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ATV brand needlessly consigned to history?

12th January 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

Today station rebrands are ten a penny but the most radical rebrand of all came at the instigation …

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Mid-80s BBC One: the benefits of one big relaunch over piecemeal changes

1st January 2020 in Features by Andrew Nairn

18th February 1985 was a red letter day for BBC One. A “new look” to the channel was …

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General election treats for Pres fans

9th December 2019 in Features by Andrew Nairn

General elections are big events for broadcasters. Huge efforts go into mounting the overnight …

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Archive footage provides evidence of early use of STV branding

24th November 2019 in Features by Andrew Nairn

A great little find from the archives was recently shared on Twitter by STV Footage Sales.

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