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Remembering actor John Hallam 1941-2026 TV credits include: The 10th Kingdom All Quiet on the Preston Front Wycliffe Cadfael 99-1 Lovejoy Grange Hill Forever Green

Kidnapped Drama BBC tv 28 October - 2 December 1956 Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson Cheated by his uncle, young Scot David Balfour meets Jacobite Alan Breck and finds adventure Cast includes Duncan McIntyre Leo Maguire John Laurie Ian Thompson John Dunbar Patrick Troughton Molly Weir

The Recording Angells Drama BBC tv 28 October - 23 December 1956 Created by RF Delderfield A fortnightly series of programmes set in a West-Country seaside town. Cast includes Cyril Wood Norman Tyrrell (pictured) Lewis Wilson Ethel Coleridge Jenny Davis Phyllis Smale John Smith Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Harry Worth Sketch comedy BBC 1 28 October 1966 - 13 January 1970 tvark.org/harry-worth-... A continuation from the BBC tv series Here's Harry.

We remember rugby league commentator and television personality Eddie Waring who passed away on 28 October 1986 at the age of 76. He was the referee on BBC's It's a Knockout before becoming co-presenter until 1981.

We remember actor Ian Marter who passed away on 28 October 1986 which was his 42nd Birthday. Marter travelled in the TARDIS as Harry Sullivan in 1974-5. He also played John Andrews in the series in 1973. Ian also appeared on: Hazell Close to Home Shine on Harvey Moon Fell Tiger Bergerac

The Gravy Train Goes East Satirical comedy drama Channel 4 (Portman Productions/France 2/ZDF) 28 October - 18 November 1991 In this sequel to The Gravy Train, Dorfman has to assess the chances of the Balkan state of Slaka who wants to join the EC. Tap the ALT for more info

Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia Travelogue BBC 1 (BBC Studios/Tickety Boo) 28 October - 16 December 1996 Billy Connolly's World Tour of Australia is the second in a line of 'world tours' that follow comedian Billy Connolly on his various travels across the globe.

Aaagh! It's the Mr Hell Show! Animated sketch comedy BBC Two (Peafur Productions/Sextant Entertainment) 28 October 2001 - 18 February 2002 A series of sketches linked by the eponymous Mr Hell, a Satan-esque host. Mr Hell delights in making his guests miserable. Tap the ALT for more info.

Invasion Documentary BBC Two 28 October, 4 & 11 November 2001 Presenter: Dan Cruickshank This series examines the portrayal of Britain as an impregnable island fortress and dispels the myth and provides an argument that Britain is a nation whose history is defined by the fear of invasion.

My Uncle Silas Comedy drama ITV 1 (YTV/Excelsior/WGBH Boston) 28 October 2001 - 9 February 2003 Adapted from the novel by HE Bates My Uncle Silas charts the coming of age of a young boy as he spends two summers with his great uncle in the village of Souldrop. Tap the ALT for more info.

All Star Family Fortunes Celebrity gameshow ITV 1 (TalkBack Thames) From 28 October 2006 Host: Vernon Kay Announcer: Lisa I'Anson tvark.org/all-star-fam... After a 4 year break, Family Fortunes returns to TV screens with a new studio, new presenter and celebrity families.

28 October 2016 The final episode of crime thriller The Fall is shown on BBC Two. The drama ran for 3 series totalling 17 episodes.

We remember TV presenter and film maker Christopher Wenner (aka Max Stahl) who passed away on 28 October 2021 at the age of 66. As a film maker, he is remembered for his filming of the Santa Cruz massacre in East Timor. In front of the camera, he was Blue Peter's 9th presenter from 1978-1980.

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Susan Saint James 1946-2026 Actress Sally McMillan in McMillan & Wife Kate McArdle in Kate & Allie Also appeared in: Ironside Alias Smith and Jones M*A*S*H The Drew Carey Show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Suits

Joanna Scanlan Actress in The Thick of It, The Larkins, Getting On, No Offence and Riot Women Born on 27 October 1961 Happy 65th Birthday 🎂🎈🎁🎉

It Takes A Worried Man... Sitcom ITV (Thames) 27 October 1981 - 20 November 1983 tvark.org/it-takes-a-w... Philip Roath is a middle-aged and divorced office worker who is highly intelligent, but suffering a midlife crisis, and completely bored with his job. Tap the ALT for more info.

Neighbours Soap opera from Australia BBC 1 (Grundy/Fremantle/7/10/11) 27 October 1986 - 8 February 2008 tvark.org/neighbours As part of the new Daytime line-up, BBC 1 took us to meet the residents of Ramsey Street in the fictitious suburb of Erinsborough, Australia. Tap the ALT for more info.

Open Air Television phone-in BBC 1 27 October 1986 - 18 May 1990 tvark.org/open-air-2 The programme was an on-air forum for viewers to phone in their comments on the previous night's TV. The series covered all channels and would have programme makers and TV bosses explaining their actions.

One O'clock News BBC 1 From 27 October 1986 tvark.org/one-oclock-n... As part of the new Daytime BBC schedule, the News was moved to 1 o'clock with a new studio and Martyn Lewis at the helm. Our clip is of the first ever edition.

27 October 1986 A complete overhaul of daytime BBC tv begins. This promo gave viewers a taste of what's going to be coming their way. tvark.org/bbc1-all-in-...

Jute City Drama BBC 1 (BBC North) 27 October, 3 & 10 November 1991 Based around Dundee, Ullapool and the Highlands of Scotland.Gangster related with masonic links, corruption and toxic waste issues. Tap the ALT for a partial cast list.

Universe Science BBC Two (Open University) 27 October - 1 December 2021 Professor Brian Cox journeys across the vastness of time and space revealing epic moments of sheer drama that changed the universe forever.

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Walter Koenig 1936-2026 Ensign Pavel Andreievich Chekov in the original series of Star Trek and in 7 Star Trek movies. Other TV credits include: Star Trek: Picard Star Trek: Renegades Futurama Babylon 5 Bring 'Em Back Alive Columbo Ironside The Virginian The Alfred Hitchcock Hour The Untouchables

Linda Barker Television presenter and interior designer Born 26 October 1961 Happy 65th Birthday 🎉🎁🎈🎂

Steve Valentine Actor, voice actor and magician Born 26 October 1966 Happy 60th Birthday 🎂🎈🎁🎉

Astronauts Sitcom ITV (ATV/Central/Witzend) 26 October 1981 - 23 August 1983 tvark.org/astronauts tvark.org/astronauts-2 Malcolm Mattocks, Gentian Foster, David Ackroyd and Bimbo the dog, are sent into outer space to occupy a space station for six months. Tap ALT for more info.

We remember news presenter Tricia Ingrams who passed away on 26 October 1996 at the age of 50. Tricia worked at Thames News until their franchise ended, then went on to work at Anglia and Sky. tvark.org/tricia-ingrams

In Search of Dracula Documentary ITV (LWT) 26 October 1996 Jonathan Ross interviews: Stephanie Beacham Francis Ford Coppola Daniel Farson Sadie Frost Richard E Grant James Herbert Grace Jones Christopher Lee Bela Lugosi Jr Gary Oldman Jack Palance Ingrid Pitt Ken Russell Michael Ripper

Longford Biographical drama Channel 4 (Granada/HBO) 26 October 2006 Penal reform campaigner Lord Longford is invited by a radio host to discuss his new book on his phone-in show. Instead, he is berated by several callers over his campaign to release Myra Hindley from prison. More info on ALT

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Remembering William "Biff" McGuire 1926-2021 TV credits include: Frasier JAG ER Judging Amy Cybill Law & Order Growing Pains Santa Barbara Search for Tomorrow Police Story How the West Was Won Gibbsville Hawaii Five-O Starsky and Hutch Kojak Gunsmoke Alfred Hitchcock Presents The Phil Silvers Show

Broome Stages Drama BBC 2 25 October - 13 December 1966 Based on the novel by Clemence Dane Drama serial dealing with the lives of the Broomes, an English theatrical family, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Tap the ALT for a cast list.

Lollipop Loves Mr Mole Sitcom ITV (ATV) 25 October 1971 - 4 September 1972 tvark.org/lollipop-lov... Maggie (Lollipop) and her husband Reg (Mr Mole) are a couple living in London. Their domestic bliss is interrupted by Reg's brother and his wife Violet. Tap the ALT for a cast list.

We remember actor and singer Eric Woodburn who passed away on 25 October 1981 at the age of 87. Eric's TV credits include: Dr Finlay's Casebook The Way We Live Now Nana Dad's Army Jennings Jury Room The Plane Makers Taxi! Dixon of Dock Green No Wreath for the General Armchair Mystery Theatre

Jem Animation from the US ITV (Hasbro/Sunbow/Marvel) From 25 October 1986 The series is about record company owner Jerrica Benton, her singer alter-ego Jem, and the adventures of her band Jem and The Holograms. Tap the ALT for a voice cast list.

Superbods Kids health show BBC 1 From 25 October 1991 Superbods was a children's programme looking at the human body and was presented by Nicola Davies and Philip Hawthorn as Mr B.

Georgia Lock Actress and presenter Born 25 October 1996 Happy 30th Birthday 🎉🎁🎈🎂

Death in Paradise Drama BBC One (Red Planet/Kudos/Atlantique) From 25 October 2011 Brilliant but eccentric British Detective Inspectors are transplanted to the Caribbean island paradise of Saint Marie, with varying degrees of success. Tap the ALT for a cast list.

The Outlaws Comedy crime thriller BBC One (Big Talk Productions/Four Eyes) 25 October 2021 - 30 May 2024 7 strangers are completing a Community Payback in Bristol. Their luck changes when they discover a bag full of money, unaware that dangerous criminals own it. Tap the ALT for a cast list

Expert Witness True crime documentary BBC One (Rare-TV) From 25 October 2021 Ashley John-Baptiste presents this daytime true crime documentary series exploring the inside stories of how expert witnesses helped solve some of the UK's most complex major crime cases.

The Long Call Crime drama ITV (Silverprint Pictures) 25 - 28 October 2021 Based on the books by Ann Cleeves Detective Inspector Matthew Venn returns to his hometown in North Devon for his religious father's funeral, only to find himself investigating a local murder. Tap the ALT for a cast list.

Celebrity Ghost Trip Reality E4 (12 Yard) 24 - 28 October 2021 Join Coach Trip's Brendan Sheerin on this spooky celebrity spin-off featuring a trip to a haunted hospital, a zombie apocalypse experience and a ghost hunt in a haunted castle.

UK, it's time to turn the clocks back. Thanks to Chris Page at ITV Anglia for sharing this.

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Dervla Kirwan Doctor Who and Ballykissangel actress Born 24 October 1971 Happy 55th Birthday 🎂🎈🎁🎉

Lost Empires Drama ITV (Granada) 24 October - 5 December 1986 tvark.org/lost-empires-2 Richard Herncastle is offered a job by his uncle Nick Ollanton. Nick is a stage conjurer in variety theatres and Richard joins the act where he meets the other members of the team. More info on the ALT

24 October 1986 BBC News After Noon broadcasts its final bulletin. Click on the link below to see the final minutes where they preview its replacement. tvark.org/bbc-news-aft...