Blog posts by year and monthApril 2017

Posts (5)

1. A History of Snooker on TV: How the baize got on the box

   Thursday 27 April 2017, 14:01

   

   A look back at how snooker has been covered in the media. Starting on radio before black and white television and finally making its big break when Sir David Attenborough wanted something to showcase colour television. It has gone from strength to strength since the first pot black in 1969 with ...

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2. Ready to Play... Ten Notable Things About Play School

   Thursday 20 April 2017, 16:32

   

   Some fascinating facts about classic pre-school series Play School.

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3. Scissors, Paper, Glue: A brief history of Easter crafts on the BBC

   Friday 14 April 2017, 10:00

   

   A look at how Easter arts and crafts has evolved in the TV Listings from Woman's Hour's suggestions for Easter baking to Blue Peter and children's television helping young people to make their own Easter decorations

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4. Genome’s global reach: links to thousands more World Service programmes

   Friday 07 April 2017, 10:45

   

   BBC Genome adds links to newly digitised World Service archive

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5. The Sunday Post: What's in a Name?

   Sunday 02 April 2017, 10:00

   

   Pseudonyms from Walter Plinge to David Agnew

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