Category Archives: Pictures

A Picture of Crew 14

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Roger Bunce

Long before the Calendar Girls . . . even before the Chippendales . . . there was Crew 14. We all remember it perfectly. The problem is that we all seem to remember it slightly differently. We know what happened. … Continue reading →

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Lunch – 9th December 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Bernard Newnham

A select group at The George, Wanstead. Amongst the gathering was Alec Bray, who has done sterling work on the website in the last few months, despite having left the BBC back in the ’60s. Unfortunately he isn’t in any … Continue reading →

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Transmitter Towers (Eagle Towers) and more …

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Alec Bray

Background More information and pictures about transmitter towers in general, Eagle towers and the 150lb Balanced pair circuit in London. John Howell The tower vehicle looks like an original fire engine. The picture comes from the 1939 BBC Handbook (which … Continue reading →

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Spotlight 1962

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Alec Bray

with contributions from: Bernard Newnham, Louis Barfe, Cliff White, Albert Barber, Barry Bonner Louis Barfe has come by some editions of “Signpost” from 1962.  The one about television was recorded in TC5 and includes… Barry Webb – who eventually emigrated … Continue reading →

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Our World – All You Need Is Love (2)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Alec Bray

A second page of information about The Beatles contribution to “Our World” and about the programme in general.   Gary Critcher I have just discovered these excellent quality pictures of The Beatles before the “Our World” broadcast. Might someone know … Continue reading →

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From Avenger to Play School

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Alec Bray

Bernie Newnham, Barry Bonner Who is this girl with Steed? It’s Julie Stevens – who was really the first “Avengers” girl  (then “Play School” beckoned!) Roger Bunce I discussed her “Avengers” and “Carry On Cleo” roles with her at the … Continue reading →

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