April 27 1988 Thames News like all of the ITV regional news programmes started at 6:05 due to the ITN bulletin starting at 5:50 as a result of the Hungary v England friendly being shown live on ITV from 3:50pm
Not much has changed in 30 years. Row over benefits and the NHS and transport strikes. Only difference from today is the panda story (although it’s sea life, not pandas at threat in 2018).
@@garyscottrodger the titles weren't in time with the ba-ba-ba tune at the beginning when it said itn news instead of itn news at 5.45(I'm too young to remember the 5.45 news)
April 27 1988 Thames News like all of the ITV regional news programmes started at 6:05 due to the ITN bulletin starting at 5:50 as a result of the Hungary v England friendly being shown live on ITV from 3:50pm
Excellent. Rare Thames News open. :)
Not much has changed in 30 years. Row over benefits and the NHS and transport strikes. Only difference from today is the panda story (although it’s sea life, not pandas at threat in 2018).
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What time did this bulletin begin?
5.50pm start time for the ITN news, following coverage of the Hungary vs England friendly from 3.55pm.
@@garyscottrodger the titles weren't in time with the ba-ba-ba tune at the beginning when it said itn news instead of itn news at 5.45(I'm too young to remember the 5.45 news)