This is how they used to promote new TV shows in the 80s? They wouldn't do lengthy intros like this today. Look at how they launched New Dr Who in 2005, movie style trailers are the current fashion for hit shows.
I remember this promo, and I was only 7 at the time! It's stuck with me all these years and I'm so happy to see it again, and see that my mind's eye wasn't tricked! it's exactly how I remember it
Note that Announcer Dan calls it a "new drama series" not a "new soap opera". Because that was what it was until about 1996 or so.
Applemask 4 months ago 2
Bernard Gallagher is enjoying himself here methinks
BasingstokePSB 5 months ago
OMG that coloured guy is so much like Lloyd the new student doctor! they both just want justiccce
marimolaughs 5 months ago
@marimolaughs 'coloured guy'??? That's a bit of a naughty old fashioned non-PC term to use in the 21st century!
butiamthedoctor 4 months ago
@butiamthedoctor well excuze mee, but if i'd said black guy or ANYTHING else, people would've had a go at me for being racist.
marimolaughs 3 months ago
@marimolaughs just say black guy. as long as its not said to offend its ok .
TheNoobPube 1 month ago
thats a bit old!!!!!!! the bbc graphics... have changed sooo much!
marimolaughs 5 months ago
closer! now thats an on going theme in the show!!?!
ejcmoorhouse 5 months ago
I don't think this was typical of new show launches. I remember this from the time and it stuck in my mind because it was unusual.
But normal trailers weren't as snazzy as today either.
afhjkdgf 1 year ago
@afhjkdgf EastEnders did something similar the year before; having characters come up and introduce themselves to the camera
destructivedandy 1 year ago
Ooh, I remember this! XD
kitty3309 1 year ago
omg he's black!
zKa0sz 1 year ago
Yay!! Baz!! I miss Baz
tantive4 1 year ago
This is how they used to promote new TV shows in the 80s? They wouldn't do lengthy intros like this today. Look at how they launched New Dr Who in 2005, movie style trailers are the current fashion for hit shows.
TardisGeek 1 year ago
I wasn't even around at that point but it's one of the best drama's ever made. Long live Casualty =]
C4ZZL0V3SGU1T4RZ 2 years ago
Wow haven't seen this before. Thanks for uploading!
cherylsenior 2 years ago
I remember this promo, and I was only 7 at the time! It's stuck with me all these years and I'm so happy to see it again, and see that my mind's eye wasn't tricked! it's exactly how I remember it
destructivedandy 2 years ago