Funny its such a 70s sounding intro tune, it was dated even at the time! It's funny to see an actual continuity announcer too, I'm sure that had already been done away with on English networks by 86.
@psammiad Well incidentally the continuity is from UTV [Ulster Television], and in 2011 they STILL have in-vision continuity, I guess not being part of ITV plc has its advantages.
@psammiad Borders, Tyne tees still had in vision CA until 1995/6. Grampian had them until 1997. STV, Thames, Anglia still had until the start of 1989. only central, LWT and tvs had them gone by 1986. Yorkshire never had them,
oh man that's the one. LE doesn't get better than this. The devastating opening sequence and a bunch of pretty girls escorted onto the stage by a handsome man (not Bruce).
And what's at the end? From the ghosting it looked like the little clips of key parts were edited at the time. Is that a collector's record?
show's back then were red hot exciting, blind date and all that bring them back! it's not the same anymore what a shame, this is an era of great tv sadley lost forever!
the music and title sequence of this used to virtually put me in a hypnotic trance when i was about four! Love it- and totally agree that it's loads better than the 90s version.
In vision announcers were a jewel in the crown of regional television and built a strong bond with the viewers that was more effective than any expensive branding or promotional efforts. It seemed quaint to visitors (like me in the late 1980s) who came from other regions where it had been disposed of, but its value was recognised instantly by the locals. Note that UTV has brought back IVC in prime-time even now, and indeed it's this very gentleman still doing the shifts!
The LWT ident doesnt seem that dated, considering it was over twenty years ago. Would it look too out of place today? (if ITV hadn't have become one single brand that is)
Why did they have 4 dealing girls for just 2 card decks in those days?
DANWOODHOUSE 3 weeks ago
The guy at the start was so nervous he nearly exploded.
BRUCE FOR SYTH
MrDan2593 3 months ago
Nice clip.love those old itv regional idents.
imcadam121 5 months ago 2
We all remember Bruce Fer-syth with play YOUR cards... riigghht.
97channel 9 months ago
Funny its such a 70s sounding intro tune, it was dated even at the time! It's funny to see an actual continuity announcer too, I'm sure that had already been done away with on English networks by 86.
psammiad 10 months ago
@psammiad Well incidentally the continuity is from UTV [Ulster Television], and in 2011 they STILL have in-vision continuity, I guess not being part of ITV plc has its advantages.
HodmoxTheCritic 6 months ago
@psammiad Borders, Tyne tees still had in vision CA until 1995/6. Grampian had them until 1997. STV, Thames, Anglia still had until the start of 1989. only central, LWT and tvs had them gone by 1986. Yorkshire never had them,
623058 2 months ago
Very 80's. Nice wig
dalekboy1 1 year ago
oh man that's the one. LE doesn't get better than this. The devastating opening sequence and a bunch of pretty girls escorted onto the stage by a handsome man (not Bruce).
And what's at the end? From the ghosting it looked like the little clips of key parts were edited at the time. Is that a collector's record?
UKArchiveTV 1 year ago
show's back then were red hot exciting, blind date and all that bring them back! it's not the same anymore what a shame, this is an era of great tv sadley lost forever!
topbond007 1 year ago
Brucie looks so young
paoloblanc 1 year ago
what terrible sexist claptrap ... bring back the south bank show i say!
HGtibby 1 year ago
Here's the girls, they're so appealing, come on dollies, get yer tits out.........oh sorry, do your dealing!
RICKD790 2 years ago 3
This is when LWT dominated Saturday night Television.
myrnaloysboy 2 years ago
He must be about 85 and he`s still our best TV personality by miles and miles.
SimonDolan 2 years ago 3
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bruce can hide behind those bespangled bimbos all he wants, we all know he takes it up the Desmund Tutu.
dannyjam 2 years ago
The sub-plot is that the slappers are supposed to fancy old wiggie, eh?
Stereolabdream 2 years ago
Bruce who? lol
GoRob 2 years ago
Fer-Syth apparently. Never heard of him myself.
Rulinator 2 years ago 2
I think young Julian mis-emphasises the name of the show as well as the star's name. It's a wonder he was kept on at UTV really!
MQsCues 2 years ago
how cheap are Natalie and Kelly's frocks?
OhLookItsMauve 2 years ago
the music and title sequence of this used to virtually put me in a hypnotic trance when i was about four! Love it- and totally agree that it's loads better than the 90s version.
pufferfishish 2 years ago 2
In vision announcers..dear me...plus I think he's anamatronic.
spankwalla 2 years ago 2
play YOUR cards right with BRUCE forsyth...strange emphasis on these words?
OhLookItsMauve 2 years ago
In vision announcers were a jewel in the crown of regional television and built a strong bond with the viewers that was more effective than any expensive branding or promotional efforts. It seemed quaint to visitors (like me in the late 1980s) who came from other regions where it had been disposed of, but its value was recognised instantly by the locals. Note that UTV has brought back IVC in prime-time even now, and indeed it's this very gentleman still doing the shifts!
MQsCues 2 years ago 2
@MQsCues and very funny he is too! Andddd now on the UTV....
He usually does corrie. When im not in london im with my family in n ireland and we are all visibly upset when he isnt doing the into to corrie!
ooeyb 1 year ago
I gone all misty-eyed! looking at this reminds me of those friday nights; first this, then the Fall Guy, followed by Auf Wiedersehen pet.
morval99 3 years ago
The LWT ident doesnt seem that dated, considering it was over twenty years ago. Would it look too out of place today? (if ITV hadn't have become one single brand that is)
morgansifer82 3 years ago 5
the thing that makes it be that way is that it's simple
billabongodrum 3 years ago
I don't think that ident looks dated at all, mate - I'd rather see that over some stupid yellow ITV1 fountain any day!
TigerWalrus26980 2 years ago 3
@morgansifer82 It would - the non-descript smattering of a grey background, the faux-3D animation, and the horrid drop-shadow would just look shit.
bilkyasko 1 year ago
In its heyday (around 1981), this was one of the few gameshows that was actually quite popular. Just about everybody watched it.
UncleFeedle 3 years ago
Did the continuity anouncer go to the William Shatner school of pronunciation or something ?
Bud1UK 3 years ago 4
I remember this on a Friday night before something like either Airwolf or TJ Hooker.
Banner1979 3 years ago
Bring this back maybe on bbc 1 Brad
bradbeaver 3 years ago
I can remember this form when I was about four! And the LWT intro as well!
morgansifer82 3 years ago
The original theme tune! So much better than the last one.
agfagaevart 3 years ago 15