Good example of the style. A clear "mock" due to the mention of both The Wrekin and colour test films - these were never concurrent - the films were not shown after 24 August 1973, and the Wrekin transmitter was delayed until late 1975 due to problems with planning permission. Very nice, though.
You are right, of course, but the biggest giveaway is that I was never a BBC announcer! And in those far-off days as I was a mere 13 year old could not have been. Wrekin was a local station to where I lived in those days and proved far superior to Sutton Coldfield. The other nearby was at Bromsgrove which always seemed to be in trouble. However thank you for your kind remarks.
The Caldbeck Transmitter came on the air in September 1971 and Group A aerials were required for Transmitters like Caldbeck that operated between Ch 21 and Ch34 and not Group C , Ch50 to Ch 68. Also Bluebell Hill didnt come on the air till January/ February 1974 and The Wrekin , December 1975. Like Phil Reynolds mentioned before, Trade test Colour Films ended on 24th August 1973 before Bluebell Hill and The Wrekin came on the air. A good selection of BBC2 Trade Test Music from the autumn of 1972
I'm sure you're right, but I never had the experience of American television, live, as a consumer, if I may put it like that. In the 1970s the BBC was perhaps uniquely British and I think that was due in part to the fact that a lot of ex- military people left without a job after the war went into broadcasting. My dear departed friend David Allan who compiled the trade test music tapes was, for example, ex RAF.
@@paulsawtell3991 American stations had a very different format to BBC/ITV. The three main stations in the seventies for example NBC, ABC and CBS were all fully in color and were all on air from around 6.15am every morning and not ending their broadcast day until at least 1.00am the next morning.
@@johnking5174 That's how we did it. Outside those three channels, you may have one non-commercial public broadcasting station (PBS) as well as numerous independent stations that varied across the country.
Is this an original script ? - if not, it does sound convincing. As an aside, I was interested by the mention of I.T.V. , as I would have thought the BBC might refer to it, in a certain tone of voice, as 'Independent Television' .
It is original insofar as it it my own! Thank you for your kind comment. They did simply refer to the assigned channel as being for "ITV". I think they knew they were essentially broadcasting to the trade on these occasions and therefore any rivalry - friendly or otherwise - was omitted.
Thank you Andrew, it is always a joy to know others enjoy this material. I would perhaps consider posting some more if there is interest but I have very limited internet up here I'm afraid. And it tends to work only if there is a 'Q' in the month! LOL!
@@paulsawtell3991 Don’t think anyone had a video! Very early ones were cumbersome and were incapable of making recordings in colour - early ones were made for school and college use!
More interesting than today's TV!
That goes without saying...
Good example of the style. A clear "mock" due to the mention of both The Wrekin and colour test films - these were never concurrent - the films were not shown after 24 August 1973, and the Wrekin transmitter was delayed until late 1975 due to problems with planning permission. Very nice, though.
You are right, of course, but the biggest giveaway is that I was never a BBC announcer! And in those far-off days as I was a mere 13 year old could not have been. Wrekin was a local station to where I lived in those days and proved far superior to Sutton Coldfield. The other nearby was at Bromsgrove which always seemed to be in trouble. However thank you for your kind remarks.
Another giveaway, the use of Arial typeface under the clock. The number 1 was what alerted me.
I don't remember the second hand aligning so well with the markers!!! :)
Incredible. Thank you! Walk and Talk with the transmitter used to really spook me. No idea why !
That was great. Just as I remember it, plus some great music too. Thank You.
Thank you Sid, glad you liked it.
The Caldbeck Transmitter came on the air in September 1971 and Group A aerials were required for Transmitters like Caldbeck that operated between Ch 21 and Ch34 and not Group C , Ch50 to Ch 68. Also Bluebell Hill didnt come on the air till January/ February 1974 and The Wrekin , December 1975. Like Phil Reynolds mentioned before, Trade test Colour Films ended on 24th August 1973 before Bluebell Hill and The Wrekin came on the air. A good selection of BBC2 Trade Test Music from the autumn of 1972
It's really intended as a bit of fun.
@@paulsawtell3991 Great recreation,. There are always those providing "corrections" to uploaded material.
@@SadAnorak Such is life. I think most viewers enjoy these for what they are and what they are intended to be.
Brilliant recreation, and great voiceover
Thanks Rob, much appreciated.
Prior to 15 Nov 69, BBC2 was the only channel in Britain that was broadcasting in colour at the time.
Reminds me of my School days
Mine too, LOL
Nice recreation. American television with it's commercialized emphasis never had this sort of thing.
I'm sure you're right, but I never had the experience of American television, live, as a consumer, if I may put it like that. In the 1970s the BBC was perhaps uniquely British and I think that was due in part to the fact that a lot of ex- military people left without a job after the war went into broadcasting. My dear departed friend David Allan who compiled the trade test music tapes was, for example, ex RAF.
@@paulsawtell3991 Interesting!
@@paulsawtell3991 American stations had a very different format to BBC/ITV. The three main stations in the seventies for example NBC, ABC and CBS were all fully in color and were all on air from around 6.15am every morning and not ending their broadcast day until at least 1.00am the next morning.
@@johnking5174 That's how we did it. Outside those three channels, you may have one non-commercial public broadcasting station (PBS) as well as numerous independent stations that varied across the country.
Is this an original script ? - if not, it does sound convincing. As an aside, I was interested by the mention of I.T.V. , as I would have thought the BBC might refer to it, in a certain tone of voice, as 'Independent Television' .
It is original insofar as it it my own! Thank you for your kind comment. They did simply refer to the assigned channel as being for "ITV". I think they knew they were essentially broadcasting to the trade on these occasions and therefore any rivalry - friendly or otherwise - was omitted.
Love this, well done :)
PAUL. YOU DONE A FAB JOB DOING SERVICE INFORMATION.
Thank you Andrew, it is always a joy to know others enjoy this material. I would perhaps consider posting some more if there is interest but I have very limited internet up here I'm afraid. And it tends to work only if there is a 'Q' in the month! LOL!
“Ey up, George, get the Wurlitzer out!”
You mean "Wurlitzer one for the money.." etc??
@@paulsawtell3991 😂
What is the name of the tune from 2:03? Remember it from my younger days!
That's Walk and Talk, the music used for BBC2 service information from 1967 until 1978. Written by Syd Dale.
Excellent information 👌/ may I ask what was the reason for areas on reduced power?
My guess is maintenance work on the transmitter.
Do you have any genuine videos, instead of recreations/mocks/fakes?
I didn't have a VCR in1972.
@@paulsawtell3991 Understandably, this was a good effort of what may've been.
@@paulsawtell3991 Don’t think anyone had a video! Very early ones were cumbersome and were incapable of making recordings in colour - early ones were made for school and college use!