I thought at first that this was the same clip that someone else had downloaded, when I saw Tony Francis doing the sport on here - I thought that he always worked exclusively for ATV and then Central, as well as being the face of Heart of the Country on Tuesday evenings on Central opposite EastEnders.
Note that front page Observer story in the ad - Bosanquet quitting ITN - which dates the edition pictured to 11 November 1979.
Jesus! I never thought I would see that ad for McVicar again! Thjank god I didn't imagine it.
Alan Parker does Citizen Kane...
Proper old school ITN, just as it should be, complete with classic signature tune.
Les Lawrence and Steve Cooper scored for Torquay in that game in front of 2,528 at Plainmoor
Whenever you heard a ITN intro you knew which was which unlike now eg News at one and 5 45
I thought at first that this was the same clip that someone else had downloaded, when I saw Tony Francis doing the sport on here - I thought that he always worked exclusively for ATV and then Central, as well as being the face of Heart of the Country on Tuesday evenings on Central opposite EastEnders.
Given all the horrible world events today it's surreal watching this...
What an interesting face that soldier has 8:38
The theme music for the news sounds more suited to a posh English 1950s comedy film.
Paul Seeraj
Called Non Stop composed by John Malcolm.
It was music from 1955. News at Ten, One and 5.45 had launched with their own music, but this music remained for the weekend bulletins until 1981
I wonder if the world carriage driving championships is still going? Ok might seem a bit cruel on those horses but what a great spectacle.