Old TV Programmes

[HOLDorFOLD]

i have the first 3 series of Tale of the unexpected on dvd

You're getting me back for the Texan Bar and Merlins Brew - grrrrrrrrrrrr

Blake's Seven, was a fave with my brother - they had this elongated starship carrier thing which was made into metal toys for the kids.  I'm sure he still has it boxed up in our parent's attic.  I can see it in my head now, the sides opened up. I'm sure that was Blake Seven, but doubting myself now so going to google that before bed - what an exciting life I lead lol

Night all/x

Hmmm....I reckon that might have been a Space 1999 eagle rather then the Blake's 7 Liberator!   

"sides opening up" just doesn't sound like the mighty battlecruiser flagship that was the Liberator! 

Aha, yes it was - I wished I had seen this before I googled blake 7 and not finding what I was thinking off, 30 mins wasted lol

But, on the plus side, have just had a chuckle because I found The Tripods. 

[taximan007]

I use to love Jack Hargreaves and his "Out of Town" series, even as a child I thought his way of life was so idyllic.

When I read a lot of Reds stories I am reminded instantly of this "great man".

Oh yes, recorded in his Garden Shed, surrounded by the most medieval of gardening instruments, & talking oh-so-softly. I think he died recently.

Jack Hargreaves OBE (born 31 December 1911, died 15 March 1994)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Hargreaves

[madasahatstand]

I loved these old tv programmes and we even got to stay up later for some of them:)

Soap - confused? You will be!
mash
hill street blues
starsky and hutch
kojac - who loves ya baby? 
Dallas

My favourite characters from them all were Mick from HSB's and Starsky:) They don't make them like that anymore.......

[MrsBoldie]

I've just found out that a new series of Gladiators starts on Sky One soon - yipee!!

[HOLDorFOLD]

I've just found out that a new series of Gladiators starts on Sky One soon - yipee!!

oooooooo when when - will have to look out for that.   They repeated some of the earlier episodes last year on Challenge TV (or some such channel) and my little 'un loved it.  Will have to get him one of those big pointy Hand/Finger things the crowd had 


Having read Mad's list, it reminded me of CHIPS - that always seemed to be on just after our Saturday evening meal, it was another one of those terrible shows that just had to be watched he he

[MrsBoldie]

I've just found out that a new series of Gladiators starts on Sky One soon - yipee!!

oooooooo when when - will have to look out for that.   They repeated some of the earlier episodes last year on Challenge TV (or some such channel) and my little 'un loved it.  Will have to get him one of those big pointy Hand/Finger things the crowd had 


Having read Mad's list, it reminded me of CHIPS - that always seemed to be on just after our Saturday evening meal, it was another one of those terrible shows that just had to be watched he he

Not sure when it starts but apparently Ian Wright will be presenting it.  Looks like a while off as they still have to find suitable "Gladiators" but it's definitely a goer...  I was obsessed with it when it was on before - compulsary Saturday night viewing - wouldn't go out until it was finished!  God,that sounds soooooooooo sad!

[Snatiramas]

The beer at Home means Davenports advert before Star Soccer..it's a midlands thing
Bouquet of barbed wire.......Not to be watched with parents
The Banana Splits show
The Double Deckers
Crossroads
Not the nine o'clock news.........though they are being rerun
Howards Way..........I build wooden boats

[technolog]

The beer at Home means Davenports advert before Star Soccer..it's a midlands thing
Bouquet of barbed wire.......Not to be watched with parents
The Banana Splits show
The Double Deckers
Crossroads
Not the nine o'clock news.........though they are being rerun
Howards Way..........I build wooden boats

What was the American kids program that was on before Star Soccer (I think)? - the name 'Mr Piper' uttered by a parrot are about all I can remember of it.

[MrsBoldie]

The beer at Home means Davenports advert before Star Soccer..it's a midlands thing
Bouquet of barbed wire.......Not to be watched with parents
The Banana Splits show
The Double Deckers
Crossroads
Not the nine o'clock news.........though they are being rerun
Howards Way..........I build wooden boats

What was the American kids program that was on before Star Soccer (I think)? - the name 'Mr Piper' uttered by a parrot are about all I can remember of it.

Mr. Piper

Pied Piper Films of Toronto produced this series of thirty-nine half-hour programs, which they sold to the CBC and ATV in the U.K. Opera singer Alan Crofoot was the show's host, and he introduced four segments each program. For Teletune he narrated a fantasy story, illustrated with graphics; Port of Call presented films about children and events in other lands; Bag of Tricks featured magic, performed by Crofoot; and Animal Farm told stories with a cast of characters that included Rupert the cat, Bessie the bunny, Kookie the kitten, Harriet Hen, Freddie Frog, Calvin (Rac)Coon, Charlotte Cow, and a rat, name unknown, in miniature barnyard sets. The series was created by Allan Wargon and Martin Andrews, and produced by Allan Wargon.

[Snatiramas]

The beer at Home means Davenports advert before Star Soccer..it's a midlands thing
Bouquet of barbed wire.......Not to be watched with parents
The Banana Splits show
The Double Deckers
Crossroads
Not the nine o'clock news.........though they are being rerun
Howards Way..........I build wooden boats

What was the American kids program that was on before Star Soccer (I think)? - the name 'Mr Piper' uttered by a parrot are about all I can remember of it.

Mr. Piper

Pied Piper Films of Toronto produced this series of thirty-nine half-hour programs, which they sold to the CBC and ATV in the U.K. Opera singer Alan Crofoot was the show's host, and he introduced four segments each program. For Teletune he narrated a fantasy story, illustrated with graphics; Port of Call presented films about children and events in other lands; Bag of Tricks featured magic, performed by Crofoot; and Animal Farm told stories with a cast of characters that included Rupert the cat, Bessie the bunny, Kookie the kitten, Harriet Hen, Freddie Frog, Calvin (Rac)Coon, Charlotte Cow, and a rat, name unknown, in miniature barnyard sets. The series was created by Allan Wargon and Martin Andrews, and produced by Allan Wargon.

 

A different class of knowledge

[MrsBoldie]

The beer at Home means Davenports advert before Star Soccer..it's a midlands thing
Bouquet of barbed wire.......Not to be watched with parents
The Banana Splits show
The Double Deckers
Crossroads
Not the nine o'clock news.........though they are being rerun
Howards Way..........I build wooden boats

What was the American kids program that was on before Star Soccer (I think)? - the name 'Mr Piper' uttered by a parrot are about all I can remember of it.

Mr. Piper

Pied Piper Films of Toronto produced this series of thirty-nine half-hour programs, which they sold to the CBC and ATV in the U.K. Opera singer Alan Crofoot was the show's host, and he introduced four segments each program. For Teletune he narrated a fantasy story, illustrated with graphics; Port of Call presented films about children and events in other lands; Bag of Tricks featured magic, performed by Crofoot; and Animal Farm told stories with a cast of characters that included Rupert the cat, Bessie the bunny, Kookie the kitten, Harriet Hen, Freddie Frog, Calvin (Rac)Coon, Charlotte Cow, and a rat, name unknown, in miniature barnyard sets. The series was created by Allan Wargon and Martin Andrews, and produced by Allan Wargon.

 

A different class of knowledge

So tempted to take credit for that but it's good old google yet again....

[MrsBoldie]

I've just found out that a new series of Gladiators starts on Sky One soon - yipee!!

oooooooo when when - will have to look out for that.   They repeated some of the earlier episodes last year on Challenge TV (or some such channel) and my little 'un loved it.  Will have to get him one of those big pointy Hand/Finger things the crowd had 


Having read Mad's list, it reminded me of CHIPS - that always seemed to be on just after our Saturday evening meal, it was another one of those terrible shows that just had to be watched he he

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7218153.stm

[cia260895]

Steptoe and Son ( what was the horse called?)

[Raindogs]

I've  just been seaching for a copy of the Quatermass tv series, the one with the plant people.

Absolute classic from 1979 !!  I managed to get a copy of the whole series on DVD a couple of years ago.  The "Lay, Lay, Lay,.." chant of the Planet people was featured the The Fall's "Lay of The Land" off the "The Wonderfull and Frightening World of The Fall" album.  Toyah also makes an apperance in it along with a host of other actors who became better known in later years (Brenda Fricker amongst many others).  It was a big budget production for ITV at the time.

The same time I got this I also managed to get a copy of 1977's "Children of The Stones" featuring Blake's 7's Gareth Thomas.  When I saw it first it scared the crap out of me with the creepy music but it hasn't aged well and the acting is pretty ropey.  It is still a good piece of seventies Sci-Fi though.

[tikay]

Steptoe and Son ( what was the horse called?)

Hercules.