BBC Radio WM Special History Of TV In The West MidlandsEpisodes Episode guide

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25.The next Peaky Blinders
Find out what's in store for the future of TV production in the West Midlands.
24. The new home of TV in Birmingham
There's a vision for a new era of production and creative industries in the Midlands.
23. When Birmingham doubles for New York
Find out how the second city has stood in for several places around the world.
22. The doctor won’t see you now
Doctors star Elisabeth Dermot-Walsh reacts to the axe of the daytime soap.
21. Birmingham, Belfast and bent coppers
Executive producer Simon Heath shares his memories of working on Line Of Duty.
20. The Jasper Carrott sitcom that didn’t quite land
Jasper Carrott shares his memories of working on the ill-fated sitcom ‘All About Me’.
19. Carry on Doctor
Soap opera Doctors was filmed first at Pebble Mill and later at the BBC Drama Village.
19. Carry on Doctor
Soap opera Doctors was filmed first at Pebble Mill and later at the BBC Drama Village.
18. Amazon, Giant, Wolf and beyond
After the original Gladiators success, the show was relaunched in 2024.
17. Contenders ready, Gladiators ready
Get you foam fingers out as we look back at 90's hit TV show Gladiators.
16. Waking up with Nick Owen
Daytime magazine series Good Morning With Anne & Nick was broadcast live from Birmingham.
15. The next Teletubbies?
Teletubbies reportedly generated a billion pounds in merchandise sales alone.
14. Chugging along on the old Ragdoll
Popular kids’ TV shows Rosie & Jim and Brum were both produced in the West Midlands.
13. When Tarrant went Over The Top
O.T.T. was the short-lived, late night spin-off of Tiswas.
12. Custard pies and buckets of water
Chris Tarrant shares his memories of working on the popular kids’ TV series Tiswas.
11. Turning into a dog
Kids’ TV series Woof! was filmed in Birmingham.
10. High profile sackings and wobbly sets
The Crossroads Motel was at the centre of the drama for more than 20 years.
9. Making a good impression
From recording sketches on the Crossroads set to the infamous Margaret Thatcher puppet.
8. Can’t Beat A Bit Of Bully
Who knew it'd be a familiar voice to kick start a family favourite TV show?
7. The Rise Of Chris Tarrant
Former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host Chris Tarrant’s career started in Birmingham.
6. A Mini TV City
Take a visit to the former ATV Centre on Birmingham’s Broad Street.
5. A first for daytime TV
Exploring how Pebble Mill became a place for pioneering day-time TV.
4. Reading off the toilet roll
Midlands Today is BBC’s flagship regional news programme in the West Midlands.
3. Carving out a space for Carrott
Pebble Mill fast become the place to be, not just for TV series but for new presenters.
2. It’s all about the drama
Amongst the many genres of TV to come out of Pebble Mill, drama was at the forefront.
1. Come along and join the club
Revisit the Pebble Mill studio 20 years after it closed it’s door.