What We Loved Watching in 1985
Relive the shows that defined an iconic year
Christmas 1985—Top of the Pops
Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the hits of 1985
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Christmas 1985—What We Were Watching
Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to 1985.
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40 Hits of 1985 at the BBC
A trip into the BBC’s archives for a selection of songs from 1985.
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Who’s The Daddy?—Classic EastEnders
'I'm not about to get down on one knee, and propose marriage... But, I am responsible.'
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William Nicholson Remembers... Shadowlands—Remembers...
Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 BBC drama Shadowlands
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Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final
A look back at one of snooker's golden moments, the 1985 World Championship final.
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Shadowlands
Moving drama, set in the 1950s, portraying the life of author CS Lewis.
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Episode 6—Moment of Truth
A group of 20 nurses from the NHS join Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. (1985)
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B.B. King Speaks—Arena, Blues Night
John Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life. (1985)
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Compassionate Leave—Edge of Darkness, Series 1
Ronald Craven is haunted by the murder of his daughter and begins his own investigation.
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Part 1—Live Aid at 40: The Concert
Including Status Quo, U2, Dire Straits, Spandau Ballet, Sting and Phil Collins.
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Attack of the Cybermen: Part 1—Doctor Who (1963–1996), Season 22
The Cybermen are in the London sewers and turning humans into cybernetic slaves.
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June Whitfield, Marvin Mitchelson and Anthony Burgess—Wogan
Terry Wogan in conversation with June Whitfield, Marvin Mitchelson and Anthony Burgess.
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Dave Allen
Dave Allen explores the many illogical aspects of life with his own unique wit.
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The Gateau from the Chateau—'Allo 'Allo!, Series 2
Everyone has a plan to finish off General von Klinkerhoffen, but will anyone succeed?
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The War Game
Controversial film depicting the terrible consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain.
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Tower of London—Just Another Day, Series 2
John Pitman presents a profile of a day in the Tower of London. (1985)
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To the World's End: Scenes and Characters on a London Bus Route
Meet characters who live near the No. 31 bus route from Camden Town to Chelsea. (1985)
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Fain Would I Climb—Behind the Lines
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins. (1985)
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Mr and Mrs Edgehill
Eustace and Dorrie Edgehill have decided to leave a British protectorate in the Pacific.
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