CBTV titles - Thames Television - 1983

Some exterior shots of the Thames studios at Teddington Lock in this 'tease' before the main titles of kid's magazine programme CBTV. The theme music was the same as its predecessor, ACE Reports. Presenters are Jim Sweeney and Steve Steen.
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[@gregrowbrey7102]

The old Thames Teddington Studio's, sadly demolished a few year's ago. So many great itv shows made there, with amazing stars too. Many no longer with us ❤

[@filmsforallnations]

You can’t keep everything. I suppose if the studios hadn’t been demolished, there would be no new houses or flats for future generations to live in.

[@markgreet3543]

This was really good, im nearly 50 can remember it well back in 1980s.

[@brucedanton3669]

Nice to see the of course then but now old Thames skyline ident at the start of course so too!

[@DaveJeffery]

I loved this program. Unlike Magpie, which felt like Blue Peter broadcast from a shoebox, CBTV turned the tiny studio to its advantage. Jim and Steve were very funny too.

[@WINSTANLEYOBXa]

I still think about the intro music to this day…

[@antster1983]

The late Harry "Aitch" Fielder as Harry the security guard. The intros were all unscripted with only a basic plot outline, featuring Aitch, Jim Sweeney and Steve Steen improvising their dialogue. The intros were also recorded earlier in the day, allowing Sweeney & Steen to be in place in the studio when the show went live. Aitch did make the occasional appearance in live episodes, including one where he had to keep a watchful eye on guest presenter... er... Roland Rat.

[@bobacrey1068]

I miss Aitch

[@brianmarshall4753]

Mike smith RIP

[@joshgalka9414]

HAHAHA!