Can we all just remember Donny, Marion, Bob & David, no less than giants of original daytime TV in the 70's. How well I remember watching Pebble Mill whilst looking out at those mock Tudor semi's as I skived off school, just waiting to see Giuseppina, Houseparty or 'Crown Court afterwards.
Spotted Tom Coyne in one of the images. He was the main presenter of Midlands Today for many years when the studios were in Broad Street, Birmingham. He was also the first presenter of 'Top Gear'. A very professional broadcaster and a lovely chap who is greatly missed.
I remember Pebble Mill at One with the theme tune, wasn’t awake of its production history, only ever saw the reception area, thought it a dowdy looking complex at the time, knew of its demolition, however, this was the first time seeing the new buildings, had heard that one studio remained, possibly someone could enlighten me?.
I delivered some TV gear to there (I think, was definitely a Tv place in Birmingham) in 2001, for the Doctors drama series. I think that went on until after 2004 (??) so maybe they carried on making some stuff there for a while, but I'm not sure. Actually wikipedia says there is now something called the BBC Drama Village in Birmingham ( based largely at the Selly Oak campus of the University of Birmingham apparently) that took over things from 2004.
The BBC were very stupid to close Pebble Mill here in Birmingham. They should left it as it was and should still be making shows there today in 2023. Instead they just closed it down - wrong move, Beeb.
It was all transferred to Manchester, so it was still in the "regions". I don't know if Peel Holdings have ever spent money on lobbying "red" or "blue" governments- or whether the powers-that-be have ever heard of, say, Brum or Leeds.
Large parts of the building was suffering from 'concrete cancer' and it was no longer safe to work there. This along with issues with the lease meant the BBC moved out.
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Can we all just remember Donny, Marion, Bob & David, no less than giants of original daytime TV in the 70's.
How well I remember watching Pebble Mill whilst looking out at those mock Tudor semi's as I skived off school, just waiting to see Giuseppina, Houseparty or 'Crown Court afterwards.
Great memories of the golden years of British TV.
Spotted Tom Coyne in one of the images. He was the main presenter of Midlands Today for many years when the studios were in Broad Street, Birmingham. He was also the first presenter of 'Top Gear'. A very professional broadcaster and a lovely chap who is greatly missed.
The irony is that since that time, the BBC itself, all the good old BBC programs etc have gone downhill and so many good actors have passed.
Totally agree, well said! I have no need for a television licence in this day and age of multiple digital platforms 👍
I remember Pebble Mill at One with the theme tune, wasn’t awake of its production history, only ever saw the reception area, thought it a dowdy looking complex at the time, knew of its demolition, however, this was the first time seeing the new buildings, had heard that one studio remained, possibly someone could enlighten me?.
I delivered some TV gear to there (I think, was definitely a Tv place in Birmingham) in 2001, for the Doctors drama series. I think that went on until after 2004 (??) so maybe they carried on making some stuff there for a while, but I'm not sure. Actually wikipedia says there is now something called the BBC Drama Village in Birmingham ( based largely at the Selly Oak campus of the University of Birmingham apparently) that took over things from 2004.
Missing Pot Black.
The BBC were very stupid to close Pebble Mill here in Birmingham. They should left it as it was and should still be making shows there today in 2023. Instead they just closed it down - wrong move, Beeb.
It was all transferred to Manchester, so it was still in the "regions". I don't know if Peel Holdings have ever spent money on lobbying "red" or "blue" governments- or whether the powers-that-be have ever heard of, say, Brum or Leeds.
Large parts of the building was suffering from 'concrete cancer' and it was no longer safe to work there. This along with issues with the lease meant the BBC moved out.
Was such a waste when they knocked it down tv history like knocking down the house of commons or big ben
The building was suffering from 'concrete cancer' and parts were at risk of major structural failure. It was no longer safe to work there.
Bring back Donny McCloud we are sick of Richard Madeley