Imagine BBC One in 2020 putting a repeat of Dad's Army in 8pm prime time slot - unthinkable, even with this COVID-19 pandemic affecting the schedules. But in 1991, Dad's Army, Some Mothers Do Ave Em etc would get regular prime time repeats - an era before the launch of the classic repeat channels on satellite and cable.
1:26 - Big Break for most people would remember it airing on a Saturday night, however this was the first series and the BBC were not sure where to put it. Testing it out on a Tuesday night first.
3:42 Lyrics (but Le Havre): *A jamais le premier* *De tous les clubs français* *ô H.A.C.* *Fiers de tes origins* *Fils d’Oxford et Cambridge* *Deux coulours font nôtre prestige* *Ciel et marine*
You are so right there then too of course really alas somehow too. I don't watch it either now not really too. I guess it was different then compared to now somehow?
Midnight and they come off air in 1991, my God the BBC could not be bothered to put on some movies instead. Laziness. At least ITV tried to fill the little hours with movies and things, and Channel 4 usually stayed up until 2.00am, BBC One just could not give a toss and closed down as fast as they could.
Yes that of course was right then there at the time so too as you say. I think in January 1994 onwards the BBC must have altered that because that I think was when they started to show late night films all week long-in other words all seven days unlike before then so too. @@carlainyonga7009
The national anthem is called God Save The Queen. In 1986, it was played for the death of Wallis Simpson. In 1997, it was played for the death of Princess Diana.
Exactly 33 years ago today (6th May 2024), and a bank holiday Monday as well!
Imagine BBC One in 2020 putting a repeat of Dad's Army in 8pm prime time slot - unthinkable, even with this COVID-19 pandemic affecting the schedules. But in 1991, Dad's Army, Some Mothers Do Ave Em etc would get regular prime time repeats - an era before the launch of the classic repeat channels on satellite and cable.
Well, it's on BBC One at 7 tonight...
@@JamesLaverty08 Yes, but only when they were forced to because it is VE 75th Anniversary weekend and there is a lack of original programming
1:26 - Big Break for most people would remember it airing on a Saturday night, however this was the first series and the BBC were not sure where to put it. Testing it out on a Tuesday night first.
Exactly a month before I was born!!
Your announcer is Roger Maude.
Beautiful enunciation courtesy of Roger Maude.
I remember the beeping started to closedown
Closedown for Monday 6th May 1991
Closedown for midnight 12:00 AM
3:42 God Save The King.
The exact date is Monday 6th May 1991
Javier Gomez when the clock struck midnight?
Closedown at 12:00am or 00:00 midnight
Well, they waited until all 3 hands were on 12 to hit the anthem. I admire them for that.
Usually they will Play at 15 second intervals, but this one they hit it right at midnight
You know, for a show called A Secret World Of Sex...
3:42 Lyrics (but Le Havre):
*A jamais le premier*
*De tous les clubs français*
*ô H.A.C.*
*Fiers de tes origins*
*Fils d’Oxford et Cambridge*
*Deux coulours font nôtre prestige*
*Ciel et marine*
Clock 12:00am.
It’s actually 11:59 pm
Telly was not as bad as today
Which I don't watch anymore
Oh to be 16 again 🤗
You are so right there then too of course really alas somehow too. I don't watch it either now not really too. I guess it was different then compared to now somehow?
Midnight and they come off air in 1991, my God the BBC could not be bothered to put on some movies instead. Laziness. At least ITV tried to fill the little hours with movies and things, and Channel 4 usually stayed up until 2.00am, BBC One just could not give a toss and closed down as fast as they could.
Until January 1994, BBC1 did not close down after 12.15am because of overtime. That is why they had to close early.
Yes that of course was right then there at the time so too as you say. I think in January 1994 onwards the BBC must have altered that because that I think was when they started to show late night films all week long-in other words all seven days unlike before then so too. @@carlainyonga7009
As did BBC2 as well I guess then at the time of course so too?
Probably trying to save as much costs as possible. Tight @rses.
@@WillScarlet1991 What a different era
National Anthem God Save Our Queen
The national anthem is called God Save The Queen. In 1986, it was played for the death of Wallis Simpson. In 1997, it was played for the death of Princess Diana.
11:59am
Not one of my favourite clocks it has to be said.
5:01 Beeping sound with the testcard
There is a higher quality version: czcams.com/video/I6KNLMIGLF8/video.html