The BBC test card and in-vision teletext
TV Presentation has a cousin – trade test transmissions and in-vision teletext pages.
BBC Two clock goes electronic
The project to replace the Noddy-based clock caption device (where a camera was placed in front of a …
The mystery of the additional mechanical BBC clocks
Until the early 1980s, BBC One and BBC Two made use of mechanical clock devices as a means of …
ITV: uniting the network (part 1)
It’s 30 years since ITV’s first attempt at a proper corporate identity was launched.
BBC brand refresh – 1981 style
In September 1981 the BBC One globe was modified – the electronic colour was changed and the …
Launch timing for 1981 BBC One symbol
The TV Room contributor Andrew Nairn has spotted a rather useful clip on YouTube, which helps narrow …
Teletext recoveries
A quick word about some of the latest teletext recovery work by Jason Robertson and Terence …
Channel 4 pre-1993 oddities
For its first 10 years, Channel 4 was not a commercial broadcaster in the real sense. It was owned …
The history of test cards on Irish TV
Until the mid-1980s, the test card was a common sight on RTÉ TV during daytime hours. Prior to that, …