They got rid of them because the critics described them as an appropriate choice for a corporation which they viewed as being 'slow, distant and full of hot air'.
Thank you so much for these-the BBC ONE balloon was way by far, in my view, the best idents the channel have or had have. Each one was a classic showing areas across Britain. It was a shame they were ditched in March 2002 for the 'dancers' that replaced them! Well done anyway!
These were the best idents on BBC One. Makes a relaxing feel with imagining you are there. The idents right now are just plain and not very interesting...
The recording is from 1998, so a bit early for The Weakest Link. Judging from the clips before and after, I think it's from 10/11/98, so likely to have been introducing an episode of EastEnders. genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbcone/london/1998-11-10
I believe these idents were recorded on VHS? Also, they should bring these idents back, like what BBC Two did to the 90's 2s on their 50th anniversary.
8:17 BBC1 Did Air A Censored 11 Cartoon called "The Isle of Pingo Pongo" (1938) Even Though The Cartoon Banned From Around The World By United Arts, The BBC Had a Chance to Air The Cartoon on TV.
These idents and the idents bbc two had during this time would actually still work very well today, if they just refilm these ones it would still fly today
@@desandmick thanks! thought it meant like a price for some ad like: GET YOUR OWN SUCKING SUCKER VACCUM CUZ WE SUCK MORE THAN ANY OF OUR COMPETITORS! FOR ONLY £888! jokes aside, thanks!
This was the best BBC1 ident ever and to think these are over 20 years old now. Subsequent idents like the 'dancers on the roof', the 'swimming rhino's', 'oneness' and the current 'lense' have been poor in comparison. The only one that comes close is the 'computer globe' from 85-91.
Across this video and the other one covering 2001-2002 ruclips.net/video/F0h-l7wyD24/видео.html I think I've uploaded just about all of the balloon idents I have recorded. There is only one regular balloon ident which isn't included in either compilation, which I only ever saw once, and never managed to record.
@Leeswinburn I love the BBC ONE Balloon idents compilations and that is one of the best clips that i've ever seen and bring back the BBC one Balloon idents and it's the best they've ever had ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
Bring back the BBC One Balloon idents....the best they've ever had.
Bring Back the balloons idents,with worldwide location,BBC.
Rest in peace Martin Lambie-Nairn - 1945-2020.
RIP
This has unlocked memories I didn’t know I had
I absolutely love this compilation of BBC One idents this is my favourite era
And mine for sure
I miss those BBC One balloon idents, why they got rid of them is beyond me.
Yeah the new ones are shit and dont get me started on the new bbc 2 idents
@@peterburke3944 don’t get me started on the NEW bbc2 idents, they are ‘curves’
They got rid of them because the critics described them as an appropriate choice for a corporation which they viewed as being 'slow, distant and full of hot air'.
Reeeeeeeeeeeeee
@@stephenmcconnell1000 People pretty much complain about anything a corporation does at any opportunity they get.
I absolutely love these set of BBC One idents
Thank you so much for these-the BBC ONE balloon was way by far, in my view, the best idents the channel have or had have. Each one was a classic showing areas across Britain. It was a shame they were ditched in March 2002 for the 'dancers' that replaced them! Well done anyway!
Thank you of course!!
I wonder what synths were used for the music. It's very theatrical.
These idents were the best!
Beautiful, just beautiful. Talk about better times
I remember those BBC One balloon idents really well
Why do the old idents seem more relaxing
Because they are so nice as well too.
These were the best idents on BBC One. Makes a relaxing feel with imagining you are there. The idents right now are just plain and not very interesting...
Sums the BBC up.
Alas that is so then too of course as well.
I love this ident 🤎🤎🤎
Along with the BBC Video Ribbons from 1997 to 2009
Thanks I love these BBC One idents
9:40 could potentially be the opening to an episode of The Weakest Link, with the line "Now on BBC1, something, or someONE, is gonna have to go."
The recording is from 1998, so a bit early for The Weakest Link. Judging from the clips before and after, I think it's from 10/11/98, so likely to have been introducing an episode of EastEnders.
genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/bbcone/london/1998-11-10
@@desandmick don't suppose you have the 12th April 1998 introducing E.T The Extra-Terrestrial? It was on at 14:20 by the way.
Bring them back!
I believe these idents were recorded on VHS?
Also, they should bring these idents back, like what BBC Two did to the 90's 2s on their 50th anniversary.
Yes, recorded on VHS.
8:17 BBC1 Did Air A Censored 11 Cartoon called "The Isle of Pingo Pongo" (1938)
Even Though The Cartoon Banned From Around The World By United Arts,
The BBC Had a Chance to Air The Cartoon on TV.
Your videos are amazing, keep up the good work!
The best ident package in history.
Yes other than the bbc2 1990s ones in second place too.
These idents and the idents bbc two had during this time would actually still work very well today, if they just refilm these ones it would still fly today
Yes indeed too-if only really of course!!
To me, this feels like we were in the pre-modern era of BBC.
live and kicking had a version of these idents made but the balloon was mr Blobby coloured
I was looking at the balloon stings on your website, and I was wondering where the third one on the right was filmed. It's a church over a lake.
Sorry, I don't know the location of that one.
After 21 years, the balloon will return in Bristol.
1:57 Was that the "Summer Wine" episode where Compo died?
It's a couple of years too early for that, this one appears to be a repeat airing of Three Men and a Mangle, on 5 Oct 1997.
I remember going into the reception of BBC TV Centre with these idents on a loop with the music off!
What year would that have been?
@@theculturedthug6609It was about 1997 or 1998 , I just remember how excited I got seeing all the idents in reception on a screen!!
@@fraserkatie Took your time replying mate lol.
@Leeswinburn
Rest in peace martin Lambie Nairn -1945 - 2020
Why do i hear sudden silence??
BBC1 1997-2000
16:26 Bambi wants oranges.
what does the 888 mean anyway
Subtitles available on Ceefax page 888.
@@desandmick thanks! thought it meant like a price for some ad like: GET YOUR OWN SUCKING SUCKER VACCUM CUZ WE SUCK MORE THAN ANY OF OUR COMPETITORS! FOR ONLY £888! jokes aside, thanks!
@@desandmickas they. We're then of course too.
This was the best BBC1 ident ever and to think these are over 20 years old now. Subsequent idents like the 'dancers on the roof', the 'swimming rhino's', 'oneness' and the current 'lense' have been poor in comparison. The only one that comes close is the 'computer globe' from 85-91.
You are of course so right there then too.
We need the balloon to take to the skies again
It's coming back
I was born in 1997 so I don't remember this as I was only a kid
Nice idents, have you got anymore of these?
Across this video and the other one covering 2001-2002 ruclips.net/video/F0h-l7wyD24/видео.html I think I've uploaded just about all of the balloon idents I have recorded. There is only one regular balloon ident which isn't included in either compilation, which I only ever saw once, and never managed to record.
@@desandmick I know i'm 4 years late but thank you :)
Looking at these idents much better to oneses what they have now they're crap
I love these 1997 balloon idents and music so relaxing
I personally preferred BBC Naughty One!
BBC london ones are best by greenwich and other london ones and extended ones good to mre musical insent
8:18 - 8:22: Oh no…
Make u listen dramatic, should have not rid of them
BBC1 idents 1994-1999
Thongs & Leotards
Dramatic
BBC in russian be like: AAAAAA WHY IS THE CHANNEK QO1NEC HEUSJX URUAYC
@Leeswinburn
I love the BBC ONE Balloon idents compilations and that is one of the best clips that i've ever seen and bring back the BBC one Balloon idents and it's the best they've ever had ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈