A marvelously well done film, with no narration--an inspired touch. But at roughly 1:03:00 it abruptly switches to colour for a few minutes, followed by the closing credits in B&W. Was this part of the original film?
BTW, I noticed Richard Murdoch hosting a program of light music. For people of my parents' generation, he is remembered for ITMA, but I remember him as the senescent and perpetually briefless barrister Uncle Tom on Rumpole of the Bailey.
@mrmousebender Thank you for your comments and pleased that you enjoyed watching this film.
However, the wrong edit of the film was uploded to YouTube. Yes, the film should switch to colour at the end, but the end credits should also be in colour. This was partly to emphasise the difference colour television would make - when it eventually arrived.
It is hoped to have a new edit of the film uploaded soon.
Something just struck me... The production assistent coming into the screen at 23:40, the young woman with the white blousse, is that actually Paddy Russell or am I mistaken???
Wonderful to see again. I remember seeing the original broadcast and thought it a terrific docu. Marvellous to see so many familiar voives [sic], especially Robert Simpson talking about "The Innocent Ear", seeing a bit of Round The Horne and of the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra. And so much more. Thanks for the upload.
Fantastic and utterly fascinating time document! Well written, filmed and edited. The folks back then were SERIOUSLY good filmmakers, I must say. BTW - The scene in which the transmitter suddenly switches itself on while in remote control mode was straight out of a Stephen King novel. Very creepy. :) Thank you for uploading this.
@Midsomercounty Glad you enjoyed the upload. There are more filmss, currently in preparation, which should be uploaded to our YouTube Channel as soon as we are able to.
at 7:30(ish) that announcer reading the news is Tim Gudgen, who is, to this day, reading the football results on (television's) 'final score'. That's not bad going.
Wonderful! The shots of the cutting rooms at TFS Ealing were spot on as you wandered down the corridor you never knew what you might hear. In my case it was always 13 prints of the opening to "The Wednesday Play"! This is exactly how the BBC used to be authoritative and respected. "Charter a plane to bring film from Bristol." Thank you YouTube for allowing me to see it all in one piece.
@Cashpotty Glad you enjoyed watching the film. Yes, the BBC did use to be authoritative and respected - a shame everyone now wants to rubbish the BBC at every opportunity.
01:18 I remember as a child, that when the BBC1 announcer would say goodnight, I'd imagine he'd go to bed too. Having no concept of time as a five year old, it would be lights out for the announcer, then cosying in his bed at home in an instant right after transmission shut down to snow.
@tsangari It's funny the things we imagine as children. However, during World War II the announcer, after saying goodnight, would probably go straight to bed, as many BBC personnel stayed at the BBC overnight.
@soundhog09 Know exactly what you mean. We are dealing constantly with researchers who, having seen something on YouTube, immediately assume it all to be correct and use it as source material! Gone are the days of proper research - which is such a shame!
A marvelously well done film, with no narration--an inspired touch. But at roughly 1:03:00 it abruptly switches to colour for a few minutes, followed by the closing credits in B&W. Was this part of the original film?
BTW, I noticed Richard Murdoch hosting a program of light music. For people of my parents' generation, he is remembered for ITMA, but I remember him as the senescent and perpetually briefless barrister Uncle Tom on Rumpole of the Bailey.
mrmousebender 2 months ago
@mrmousebender Thank you for your comments and pleased that you enjoyed watching this film.
However, the wrong edit of the film was uploded to YouTube. Yes, the film should switch to colour at the end, but the end credits should also be in colour. This was partly to emphasise the difference colour television would make - when it eventually arrived.
It is hoped to have a new edit of the film uploaded soon.
aptsarchive 2 months ago
@n1uvu I did a quick search and didn't find any pictures from the era, but it _certainly_ sounds like her
almostfm 3 months ago
"Three minutes of summary and no difficult words"--music to a newsreader's heart.
almostfm 3 months ago
Something just struck me... The production assistent coming into the screen at 23:40, the young woman with the white blousse, is that actually Paddy Russell or am I mistaken???
Midsomercounty 4 months ago
@Midsomercounty As far as we are aware the person you mention IS Paddy Russell
aptsarchive 3 months ago
Wonderful to see again. I remember seeing the original broadcast and thought it a terrific docu. Marvellous to see so many familiar voives [sic], especially Robert Simpson talking about "The Innocent Ear", seeing a bit of Round The Horne and of the BBC Northern Dance Orchestra. And so much more. Thanks for the upload.
uranrising 8 months ago
@uranrising Glad you enjoyed this fascinating film.
aptsarchive 8 months ago
A wonderful window into the past. Thanks so much for posting this.
tb3193 9 months ago
Fantastic and utterly fascinating time document! Well written, filmed and edited. The folks back then were SERIOUSLY good filmmakers, I must say. BTW - The scene in which the transmitter suddenly switches itself on while in remote control mode was straight out of a Stephen King novel. Very creepy. :) Thank you for uploading this.
Midsomercounty 10 months ago
@Midsomercounty Glad you enjoyed the upload. There are more filmss, currently in preparation, which should be uploaded to our YouTube Channel as soon as we are able to.
aptsarchive 10 months ago
very interesting technical video service...
frugola92 10 months ago
Along with the wonderful nostalgia, the documentary itself is elegant. Carries a half-dozen subplots smoothly without one word of narration!
polistra 10 months ago
at 56 min or so in..is that mollie sugden, aka mrs. slocum ??
n1uvu 10 months ago
at 7:30(ish) that announcer reading the news is Tim Gudgen, who is, to this day, reading the football results on (television's) 'final score'. That's not bad going.
iwtoc65 10 months ago
Fascinating! I was mesmerized for the entire film. Splendid program; thank you for making it available.
ka7cev 10 months ago
@ka7cev Glad you enjoyed the film. I agree it makes for fascinating viewing.
aptsarchive 10 months ago
Many thanks for another gem APTSARCHIVE !!
Please keep them coming, they bring back great memories :)
train672 10 months ago
@train672 Glad you enjoyed the film. We have more programmes in the pipeline for processing and uploading to our YouTube channel.
aptsarchive 10 months ago
Wonderful! The shots of the cutting rooms at TFS Ealing were spot on as you wandered down the corridor you never knew what you might hear. In my case it was always 13 prints of the opening to "The Wednesday Play"! This is exactly how the BBC used to be authoritative and respected. "Charter a plane to bring film from Bristol." Thank you YouTube for allowing me to see it all in one piece.
Cashpotty 10 months ago
@Cashpotty Glad you enjoyed watching the film. Yes, the BBC did use to be authoritative and respected - a shame everyone now wants to rubbish the BBC at every opportunity.
aptsarchive 10 months ago
A great film. Is that the late great Rudolph Cartier directing camera rehearsals and (presumably) a live broadcast at various points?
Lynx890 10 months ago
@Lynx890 Yes it is the wonderful Rudoplh Cartier - also did you spot Flora Robson as Mother Courage, while Rudi was talking down from the gallery?
aptsarchive 10 months ago
01:18 I remember as a child, that when the BBC1 announcer would say goodnight, I'd imagine he'd go to bed too. Having no concept of time as a five year old, it would be lights out for the announcer, then cosying in his bed at home in an instant right after transmission shut down to snow.
tsangari 10 months ago
@tsangari It's funny the things we imagine as children. However, during World War II the announcer, after saying goodnight, would probably go straight to bed, as many BBC personnel stayed at the BBC overnight.
aptsarchive 10 months ago
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tsangari 10 months ago
Most enjoyable and very interesting..
stuartthegrant 10 months ago
AKA "The Instant Lazy BBC Four Documentary Researcher's Survival Kit".
soundhog09 10 months ago
@soundhog09 Know exactly what you mean. We are dealing constantly with researchers who, having seen something on YouTube, immediately assume it all to be correct and use it as source material! Gone are the days of proper research - which is such a shame!
aptsarchive 10 months ago
Wonderful, W o n d e r f u l, WONDERFUL ! ! ! Superb snap shot of BBC history.
tubeie07 10 months ago
@tubeie07 Many thanks for your comments Mark, and glad you enjoyed watching it.
aptsarchive 10 months ago