So, how much of the above did actually air as scheduled?
I'm sure Songs Of Praise went out because I remember a hymn being sung over live footage of Diana's body being carried out of the plane after it had landed back in the UK.
I'd be surprised if it turned out that anything else on the planned schedule was shown that day.
As will 11 September 2001 and 7 July 2005, and the days afterwards (especially for the former).
Also - I wonder how many other people did the same as I did: the first day I went to was the day I was born (which, coincidentally, will also need changing - as I believe BBC1 had the England-West Germany game during Italia 90).
I didn't (but will now).
I picked a random date in august 1988.
Primetime saturday night BBC1 was a Barrymore programme followed by Carry On Jack :eek: and then two dramas (mini series?).
The end of August / beginning of September '97 is gonna need some major editing if anyone can remember the actual programmes shown then.
The programmes as actually broadcast will have been logged in the 'PasB' records which will all be kept in the BBC Archive at Caversham. Bit of a transcription job to be done by somebody! Actually, it would be interesting to keep the schedules as planned alongside any changes which were made so as to be able to compare how much the schedule was in fact changed on those occasions
The search function also throws up some fascinating results in terms of the development of people's careers if you search for a name and select 'oldest first'.
The BBC are working to make many items in their archive available publically available and someone wants them to divert effort to doing the same job for others. Why don't the other stations get together and either do something similar or pay the BBC to include them?
Ok, no need to getting upset. I didn't mean to criticize the Beeb, I just thought since RT is involved, they could have included other channels as well, until the previous poster explained that RT did not publish other channels until the 90's and there probably would be a copyrights issue too, which makes sense.
I'm sure Songs Of Praise went out because I remember a hymn being sung over live footage of Diana's body being carried out of the plane after it had landed back in the UK.
I'd be surprised if it turned out that anything else on the planned schedule was shown that day.
There was indeed a special Songs of Praise and they intercut with shots of the aircraft landing at RAF Northolt.
Actually looking at some of the ads is more interesting that the TV listings. In December 1967 there is one from the government about the new drink driving legislation that has just come in. The fascinating thing is that they say if you are caught by the police, you can "get away with it" if you lock up your car and get a bus or taxi home. They say that any driver can forget the test and have a clear conscience if they do so! Also lots of ads for ciggies.
On a serious note that is a good point. Should it be changed to reflect what actually went out on air or should it stay to show what was scheduled to go out ?
Is it a history of what the Radio Times published or what the BBC showed ?
Such a shame they don't have the rights to show more than just the BBC channels, it would have been fantastic to get full listings for everything RT printed.
I am getting confused here. All of Rodney's posts (which seem to have disappeared but they still appear in the quotes of those responding to him) seem to suggest an ability to look at specific actual pages/issues. Am I misunderstanding the position? I can't see that functionality.
I am getting confused here. All of Rodney's posts (which seem to have disappeared but they still appear in the quotes of those responding to him) seem to suggest an ability to look at specific actual pages/issues. Am I misunderstanding the position? I can't see that functionality.
Unfortunately, this article reveals that the ability to see full issues is only available to BBC staff.
There is another issue with the Genome recognition system I've just discovered after trying to look up old editions of Grandstand, namely that no details were registered where they were contained in a separate inset box on the page outside of the regular listings.
Such a shame they don't have the rights to show more than just the BBC channels, it would have been fantastic to get full listings for everything RT printed.
There is another way to find old TV listings, namely in old editions of newspapers at one of the many online archives - which the majority of British libraries offer free access to as part of their membership.
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Probably as much (read: little) as planned from 2.10pm on 11 September 2001.
I'm sure Songs Of Praise went out because I remember a hymn being sung over live footage of Diana's body being carried out of the plane after it had landed back in the UK.
I'd be surprised if it turned out that anything else on the planned schedule was shown that day.
I picked a random date in august 1988.
Primetime saturday night BBC1 was a Barrymore programme followed by Carry On Jack :eek: and then two dramas (mini series?).
How dare you say that. >:(
I hate that it says "Told by" instead of "Narrated by" for things like Roobarb and Custard.
Ok, no need to getting upset. I didn't mean to criticize the Beeb, I just thought since RT is involved, they could have included other channels as well, until the previous poster explained that RT did not publish other channels until the 90's and there probably would be a copyrights issue too, which makes sense.
You actually downloaded a PDF copy of the issue itself?
How were you able to do that?
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There was indeed a special Songs of Praise and they intercut with shots of the aircraft landing at RAF Northolt.
what are you talking about?
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oh yes i see
They could miss a series they were following, you seem to suggest a minority sport should be given unlimited coverage at the expense of other viewers.
On a serious note that is a good point. Should it be changed to reflect what actually went out on air or should it stay to show what was scheduled to go out ?
Is it a history of what the Radio Times published or what the BBC showed ?
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Unfortunately, this article reveals that the ability to see full issues is only available to BBC staff.
There is another issue with the Genome recognition system I've just discovered after trying to look up old editions of Grandstand, namely that no details were registered where they were contained in a separate inset box on the page outside of the regular listings.
There is another way to find old TV listings, namely in old editions of newspapers at one of the many online archives - which the majority of British libraries offer free access to as part of their membership.