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Tales of Television Centre
Documentary which recalls the heyday of one of Britain's most iconic buildings, BBC Television Centre, through the memories of stars and staff. Featuring a host of archive footage.
Documentary which recalls the heyday of one of Britain's most iconic buildings, BBC Television Centre, through the memories of stars and staff. A rich variety of archive includes moments from studio recordings of classic programmes and vintage behind-the-scenes footage from the home of many of the most celebrated programmes in British TV history.
Last on
Wed 30 May 201223:30
BBC HD
Clips
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Brian Blessed draws attention to Helios
Duration: 00:45
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Getting Lost in the 'Doughnut'
Duration: 02:26
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Penelope Keith Remembers Television Centre
Duration: 01:13
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Richard Marson |
| Director | Richard Marson |
| Producer | Catherine Gosling Fuller |
| Participant | David Attenborough |
| Participant | David Frost |
| Participant | Griff Rhys Jones |
| Participant | Greg Dyke |
| Participant | Terry Wogan |
| Participant | Paul Fox |
| Participant | Tony Blackburn |
| Participant | Jeremy Paxman |
| Participant | Joan Bakewell |
| Participant | Esther Rantzen |
| Participant | Brian Blessed |
| Participant | Nerys Hughes |
| Participant | Philip Glenister |
| Participant | Robert Powell |
| Participant | Andi Peters |
| Participant | Judith Hann |
| Participant | Susan Hampshire |
| Participant | Barry Norman |
| Participant | Maggie Philbin |
| Participant | Sarah Greene |
| Participant | Angela Rippon |
| Participant | Babs Powell |
| Participant | Ruth Pearson |
| Participant | Dee Dee Wilde |
| Participant | Peter Davison |
| Participant | Matt Baker |
| Participant | Zoe Ball |
| Participant | Harold Snoad |
| Participant | Nigel Havers |
| Participant | Lorna Watson |
| Participant | Ingrid Oliver |
| Participant | Johnny Ball |
| Participant | John Craven |
| Participant | Katy Manning |
| Participant | Janet Fielding |
| Participant | Louise Jameson |
| Participant | Penelope Keith |
| Participant | Clive Doig |
| Participant | Roger Bunce |
| Participant | Bob Richardson |
| Participant | John Henshall |
| Participant | June Hudson |
| Participant | Biddy Baxter |
| Participant | Edward Barnes |
| Participant | Waris Hussein |
| Participant | Bobby Warans |
| Participant | Jeremy Swan |
| Participant | Jools Holland |
