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Gladiators

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The BBC has recently resurrected the show Gladiators. I first became aware of the show in the UK, whilst watching night-time tv in the very late 80’s under its guise of American Gladiators. I don’t know why it was called… Read More ›

Night-Time TV

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It’s hard to believe that not so long ago, terrestrial tv would completely shut down and go off air overnight. The unseen continuity announcer would wish everyone goodnight soon after midnight – probably because his wife had said: “Please don’t… Read More ›

The One Show Theme Tune

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Hum the theme tune to EastEnders. Now hum the theme tunes to Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Easy, wasn’t it?Television theme tunes have to be catchy, instantly recognisable and easy to remember.To help in EastEnders’ case, the BBC quickly put lyrics… Read More ›