What We Loved Watching in 1985
Relive the shows that defined an iconic year
Christmas 1985—What We Were Watching
Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to 1985.
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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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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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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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William Nicholson Remembers... Shadowlands—Remembers...
Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 BBC drama Shadowlands
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Dave Allen
Dave Allen explores the many illogical aspects of life with his own unique wit.
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Shadowlands
Moving drama, set in the 1950s, portraying the life of author CS Lewis.
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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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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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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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Part 1—Live Aid at 40: The Concert
Including Status Quo, U2, Dire Straits, Spandau Ballet, Sting and Phil Collins.
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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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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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