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1986: Making the MUNDANE into the ICONIC | Designers | World of Work | BBC Archive
The series Designers took a look at the functional design that surrounds our everyday lives. In this episode design critic Barty Phillips talks to Gatwick airport manager Jane Priestman about the way design helps the airport operate, and how even the simplest object such as a bin can have multiple functions.
Also interviewed is Jock Kinneir who talks about the process of designing the signage for Gatwick. This was his first major commission and led to a career defining system of typography which has been used around the world ever since.
Clip taken from Designers: Gatwick, originally broadcast on BBC Two, Wednesday 13 August, 1986.
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1990: DONALD SUTHERLAND on EARS, EYES and not being the GUY NEXT DOOR | Wogan | BBC Archive
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Donald Sutherland appeared on Terry Wogan's primetime chat show in January 1990 and gave some good anecdote action relating to his ears landing him his breakout role in The Dirty Dozen, his eyes sharing an award with E.T. and being the antithesis of 'the guy next door'. Clip taken from Wogan, originally broadcast on BBC One, Wednesday 17 January, 1990. You have now entered the BBC Archive, a ti...
1973: The MOST TRANQUIL COMMUTE to work - via KAYAK | Nationwide | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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John Swinfield met David Hirschfeld, a man who has a most interesting way of commuting from his home in Teddington to Raven's Ait (near Surbiton) and back. Mr Hirschfeld does so with the use of his 14ft kayak, to serenely make the daily four-mile commute up and down the River Thames. Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One on Thursday 26 July, 1973. You have now entered the ...
1948: COCKLE COLLECTORS at WORK | Newsreel | BBC Archive
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At Leigh-on-Sea, BBC Newsreel captured the work of cockle gatherers during the holiday season. As the tide receded, gatherers made the most of the rich hunting ground in shallow waters, before carrying their cockles ashore and preparing them for sale at the market. Clip from Newsreel, originally broadcast on BBC Television, Monday 21 June, 1948. You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time mach...
1979: How to LAND ON THE MOON | Project Apollo | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
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James Burke looks back on the Apollo Moon landings. Now that ten years have passed, the full story of how and why the United States sent men to the Moon 'for all mankind' can be told. Featuring exclusive interviews with many of the people directly involved, and access to hitherto unheard NASA audio communications from Mission Control in Houston, the dramatic real-life adventure story of the Moo...
1973: The KNIGHT of WORTHING | Nationwide | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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Harry Heath has a hobby. Nothing as mundane as darts, stamp-collecting or trainspotting. No, Harry has somehow fallen into making and wearing his own knight’s armour. He has a smithy in his backyard, and can often be seen clanking through Worthing town centre, making a noise like a bag of tin cans being kicked. Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, Monday 4 June, 1973. Yo...
2000: Can XBOX Dethrone PLAYSTATION? | The Money Programme | Retro Gaming | BBC Archive
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"Now the world's most valuable company want to conquer the games machine business, and they don't like losing." Two giant corporations are preparing to do battle. The prize? Dominance of the fastest-growing entertainment business in the world. In two days' time, Sony launches its much sought-after PlayStation 2 games console in Britain. The computer software colossus Microsoft, meanwhile, is pr...
1964: The WRIGGLY WORMS vs the SLAG HEAPS | Tonight | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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If you're of the opinion that slag heaps are unsightly and infertile eyesores ruining the countryside of Britain, then you may just have a new hero - a man with a fairly ambitious and unconventional scheme for a remedy. Frank Lynham owns the Wriggly Worm Farm, and has hired a slag heap from the National Coal Board. His plan? To cover the heap in waste material and let the worms go to work. He's...
1971: BIG SCENE or CITY SWINGER - The Choice is YOURS | Fashion Awards | Fashion | BBC Archive
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Woman magazine’s annual fashion awards were televised in 1971, showcasing the very latest trends in high street style. With awards for collections that demonstrated the best value for money and greatest wearability, it was down to Style editor John Taylor, to host the glamorous proceedings, giving his unfiltered thoughts on the clothes, and at times the women who wore them. Clip taken from Fash...
1978: US superstars NEW YORK COSMOS come to England | Nationwide | Classic BBC Sport | BBC Archive
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The American outfit, reputably one of the richest clubs in the world, took on a financially troubled Chelsea in an exhibition game at Stamford Bridge. The Cosmos, who were on a post-season European tour, flew in on a high after winning the NASL's Soccer Bowl last month. Although Brazilian great Pele had retired the previous year, they still were able to offer the West London crowd footballing t...
1971: How do PASSENGERS feel about a LADY PILOT? | Nationwide | BBC Archive
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Nationwide's Christopher Rainbow took a flight with Britain's first ever female commercial airline pilot, Yvonne Pope Sintes. On a flight to Tenerife, Yvonne describes her career journey and passengers share their thoughts. Clip taken from Nationwide, originally broadcast on BBC One, Thursday 10 June, 1971. You have now entered the BBC Archive, a time machine that will transport you back to the...
1971: Wrestling's Villainous KLONDYKE BROTHERS | The Philpott File | Niche Sports | BBC Archive
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Trevor Philpott meets two of the most detested men in Britain. Men who inspire such fervid hatred that sweet, elderly ladies are moved to viciously attack them with hairpins and handbags. Men whose entire lives seem to be soundtracked by a raucous cacophony of boos and heckles. Men who everybody wants to see taking a good beating. The Klondyke Brothers, Bill and Jake, are professional wrestlers...
1977: Michael Caine's GREEN THUMBS | Tell Me More | Classic Interviews | BBC Archive
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In this affectionate chat with Nanette Newman, Caine reveals that his obsessive love of gardening comes from being evacuated from Bermondsey as a child. He also tells how he breaks up his day’s gardening by hiding behind fir trees when tourist boats pass down the Thames. Clip originally from Tell Me More, originally broadcast on BBC One, Saturday 11 June, 1977. You have now entered the BBC Arch...
1961: YOGI The TAME BADGER | Tonight | Funny Animals | BBC Archive
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"For a wild creature of the woodlands, she seems to cope with civilisation very well." Tonight comes from Yorkshire, where Cliff Michelmore narrates a report about Yogi, the latest inhabitant of the small village of Bugthorpe. Yogi is a badger - one of the tamest badgers there has ever been - who lives with the Newlove family as a domestic pet. Yogi spends her days devotedly following Farmer Ne...
1958: From OPIUM DENS to ANTIQUE SHOPS | 120 | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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1958: From OPIUM DENS to ANTIQUE SHOPS | 120 | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
1968: How COMPULSORY PURCHASE reshaped a TOWN | Man Alive | Voice of the People | BBC Archive
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1968: How COMPULSORY PURCHASE reshaped a TOWN | Man Alive | Voice of the People | BBC Archive
1976: Theatrical tour de force MARY O'MALLEY | Tonight | Inspirational Women | BBC Archive
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1976: Theatrical tour de force MARY O'MALLEY | Tonight | Inspirational Women | BBC Archive
Scotland in 1974: A World Cup Story | BBC Archive presents...
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Scotland in 1974: A World Cup Story | BBC Archive presents...
1973: RABAT To CASABLANCA - A Rally Adventure | Wheelbase | Classic Motorsport | BBC Archive
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1973: RABAT To CASABLANCA - A Rally Adventure | Wheelbase | Classic Motorsport | BBC Archive
1968: A LIFE of NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE | Man Alive | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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1968: A LIFE of NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE | Man Alive | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
1986: Children Imagine Life in 2020 | Tomorrow's World | Past Predictions | BBC Archive
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1986: Children Imagine Life in 2020 | Tomorrow's World | Past Predictions | BBC Archive
1976: ROMNEY MARSH and the BATTLE of BRITAIN | Lifeline | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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1976: ROMNEY MARSH and the BATTLE of BRITAIN | Lifeline | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
1980: Reg's REVOLVING OBSERVATORY | The 60 70 80 Show | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
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1980: Reg's REVOLVING OBSERVATORY | The 60 70 80 Show | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
1981: Groundbreaking cricket star ROLAND BUTCHER | Nationwide | Classic BBC Sport | BBC Archive
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1981: Groundbreaking cricket star ROLAND BUTCHER | Nationwide | Classic BBC Sport | BBC Archive
Finishing School: Beauty and Bouncing | BBC Archive Presents...
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Finishing School: Beauty and Bouncing | BBC Archive Presents...
1982: The Future of COMPUTER STORAGE | The Computer Programme | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
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1982: The Future of COMPUTER STORAGE | The Computer Programme | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
1964: The GUNS of JAMES BOND | Time Out | Making of... | BBC Archive
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1964: The GUNS of JAMES BOND | Time Out | Making of... | BBC Archive
1962: Cower in FEAR - The LASER is Here! | Tonight | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
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1962: Cower in FEAR - The LASER is Here! | Tonight | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
1964: Love is... BELLS, WHISTLES and DEMON MASKS | Tonight | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
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1964: Love is... BELLS, WHISTLES and DEMON MASKS | Tonight | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive
1962: NO PLASTER? NO PROBLEM | Bucknell's House | Classic BBC Clips | BBC Archive
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1962: NO PLASTER? NO PROBLEM | Bucknell's House | Classic BBC Clips | BBC Archive

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheJoefussGarage
    @TheJoefussGarage 15 годин тому

    In 1993, I had just married, we moved into our 1st home, and we found Janes Burke, and "Connections" on our cable tv network, we watched every show, with amazement 😀.. He has this sometimes, not so subtle, though healthy sarcasm, that just drew us in, no matter what the topic of his show. It would society some good, 😊 to bring Connections back, for for streaming And regular TV, what's left of it. I 🤔 think it, could still help develop young minds today... And maybe help save some older, broken minds as well.. Thanks James., for everything.....

  • @jamjedi1972
    @jamjedi1972 15 годин тому

    Actually it’s the Walther PP instead of the PPK shown in the films. The PP police pistol and the PPK is Police Pistol Detective. PP is a little longer.

  • @evelynwilson1566
    @evelynwilson1566 15 годин тому

    Wow, they were actually considering user needs, not just the end appearance. Architects could learn a thing or two from them😮

  • @sharpskilz
    @sharpskilz 15 годин тому

    jesus.. these two trying to out posh each other at the start is extremely embarrassing

  • @yalbad5160
    @yalbad5160 15 годин тому

    1983: 700,000 in a population of 57 mil. = 1.25% penetration. This seems to be lower than the US, which apparently was about 4.3% (might be post-Commodore 64 release).

  • @andrewmalcolm9697
    @andrewmalcolm9697 15 годин тому

    How on earth did this guy not win an Oscar?

  • @JohnRoberts-uq6hn
    @JohnRoberts-uq6hn 15 годин тому

    Anyone else go on a Fead Dibnah binge every 6 months or so 😅

  • @jamie1962
    @jamie1962 15 годин тому

    Beautiful, not a smartphone in sight just people enjoying the moment and going on holiday

  • @danielwarren3138
    @danielwarren3138 15 годин тому

    Why aren't any of these kids considering genital mutilation? Thats supposed to be a natural occurrence is it not?

  • @philipusher4282
    @philipusher4282 16 годин тому

    Mary had a little lamb and the doctor nearly fainted

  • @Livinglife595
    @Livinglife595 16 годин тому

    Well my mum was from up north and my dad from the south. We lived in London. I can see both sides to this. I was a teenager then and one thing I could never get used to when we went up north was the kids taking the Mickey out of us. I would add that up north we ate very well. Maybe fish n chips once a week but everything was home cooked. Then in the south people thought the northerners were stupid.

  • @johnwhitehead1305
    @johnwhitehead1305 16 годин тому

    Watching these films makes me cry, all those communities and hard working, decent people like Danny swept aside without any proper representation in the name of "progress ".

  • @alicebjorgtryggvason6833
    @alicebjorgtryggvason6833 16 годин тому

    🍃🌷🍃💜🍃🌷🍃

  • @shadow_dancer
    @shadow_dancer 16 годин тому

    No.

  • @RobertK1993
    @RobertK1993 16 годин тому

    Sony PlayStation 1995 aka PS1😮

  • @JJONNYREPP
    @JJONNYREPP 17 годин тому

    1986: Making the MUNDANE into the ICONIC | Designers | World of Work | BBC Archive 1108am 22.6.24 wheni get to go on a plane i will either say yeah or nay to her scrutiny. we need cleanliness in most things. but not to the degree of aeroports, though... surely. good luck!!!!!

  • @RobertK1993
    @RobertK1993 17 годин тому

    Absolutely not even with Xbox 360 1 year head start in 2005😂

  • @beccaandrews3160
    @beccaandrews3160 17 годин тому

    Also RIP Wogan! They don't make presenters and chat show hosts like him anymore.

  • @Lexthebarbarian
    @Lexthebarbarian 17 годин тому

    Modern architecture is the mirror image of liberalism and Marxism. Ugliness is worshipped.

  • @beccaandrews3160
    @beccaandrews3160 17 годин тому

    Such a legend! A truly versatile actor who did it all - war movies, drama, horror, comedy, the lot. RIP!

  • @georgepointer1127
    @georgepointer1127 17 годин тому

    The naghburs breathing that gets me

  • @brayster1979
    @brayster1979 17 годин тому

    Would smash a Shortstop burger

  • @anthonymcnamee6297
    @anthonymcnamee6297 18 годин тому

    Posh as plummy

  • @charlesvan13
    @charlesvan13 18 годин тому

    It's easier to see the stars in space than if you're say Columbus or Lief Erickson.

  • @photosphotos
    @photosphotos 18 годин тому

    The earth is flat and stationary, space is fake. If you believe we actually went to the moon you’re either delusional or ignorant.

  • @markb5803
    @markb5803 18 годин тому

    To the comments I thought. Wasn't disappointed. It all makes sense now, it was weird embittered planks like this that taught me in the 1970s.

  • @magnuswootton6181
    @magnuswootton6181 19 годин тому

    they always say some woman invented something she didnt.

  • @type.silver
    @type.silver 19 годин тому

    can gaming go exactly back to this?

  • @moamber1
    @moamber1 19 годин тому

    The Spanish got bullfighting. The French got cheese. And the Irish have alcoholism. (c)

  • @zulfiqarali9808
    @zulfiqarali9808 19 годин тому

    What a decent delivery full of sense and purpose This mellow and passionate expression is getting rarer

  • @LifeLineLite
    @LifeLineLite 19 годин тому

    Genius

  • @davidshaw5979
    @davidshaw5979 19 годин тому

    If anyone needs to be honoured by this country its James Burke, thanks for a great post.

  • @JohnHonda101
    @JohnHonda101 19 годин тому

    Everyone in management speaks so nicely. No one looking at mobile phones either.

    • @PunkySpunky
      @PunkySpunky 16 годин тому

      It was the 80’s they didn't have that!

  • @oommcc
    @oommcc 19 годин тому

    It's weird to think that people used to think that Internet was going to be used for anything other than youtube, google and pornhub. Even now in 2024 there are people who says that there are other websites tho only those who try to act cool. We all know that these three are the only relevant websites.

  • @balazsvydra2202
    @balazsvydra2202 19 годин тому

    I would love to fly on a flying boat. In elegant dress, with a nice lady next to me. :)

  • @robinofilfracombe712
    @robinofilfracombe712 19 годин тому

    18 months to design a cylinder with circular lid and pivoting circular flap and display channel for everybody's cigarettes. Unbelievable! How much did the design company get paid?

  • @audryaayuso746
    @audryaayuso746 20 годин тому

    I❤️you

  • @mushroomhead3054
    @mushroomhead3054 20 годин тому

    We're in such decline

    • @Tmuk2
      @Tmuk2 17 годин тому

      I think the rot had already set in by 1986 but was much less noticeable in polite company.

  • @KeithFox
    @KeithFox 20 годин тому

    We can't get to the moon and never have.

    • @zounds010
      @zounds010 18 годин тому

      We have a mountain of evidence that proves we did go to the moon, and a mountain of data that tells us exactly how we got to the moon.

  • @launchsquid
    @launchsquid 20 годин тому

    BBC did documentaries right back then, If you want to do "content creation" for youtube or whatever, you'd do yourself a favor if you aimed to replicate this.

  • @rayceeya8659
    @rayceeya8659 20 годин тому

    Always love James Burke. Never heard of this one!

  • @ellescer
    @ellescer 21 годину тому

    Look at all those beautiful crt monitors

  • @denisekirkland8400
    @denisekirkland8400 21 годину тому

    Kate Bush, love her

  • @echoerains9075
    @echoerains9075 22 години тому

    What is there to be confused about? Joy Division was greatness. Morrissey can suck rocks. Same with that Blackburn guy.

  • @chrisgreen521
    @chrisgreen521 22 години тому

    23 years later No Xbox Will never beat PlayStation 👑🎮

  • @KittyKatMan93
    @KittyKatMan93 23 години тому

    The presenter looks like Christopher Hitchens if he never drank or smoked

  • @kraziivan_
    @kraziivan_ 23 години тому

    aHH THIS CRAZY TECHNOLOGY AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO PICTURE OF WOMEN'S FEET

  • @Memee833
    @Memee833 23 години тому

    A spinning wobbling ball flying through space.....lol

    • @cardboard9124
      @cardboard9124 22 години тому

      What’s so funny about a scientifically proven fact?

  • @scouseaussie1638
    @scouseaussie1638 23 години тому

    Calm down😂

  • @turabali8088
    @turabali8088 День тому

    Despite the comfort we have with the internet, 90s were the best time. I rather we didn't have any of these advance stuff, life was nice & simple back in the days