CH 4 opening 2 November 1982

On 2 November 1982 the BBC and ITV ceased to have the monopoly of tv broadcasting in the UK. Channel 4 was born. Making a bold statement with it's heraldic signature tune 'Fourscore' and exceptional editing of video footage from around the world proclaiming the birth! - Channel 4 was here - to stay! The voiceover is by Paul Coya. The Copyright in this video segment belongs to Channel 4 Television. © CHANNEL 4 TELEVISION 1982

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[joannedj1]

I remember watching the launch of Channel 4. Was 9 and a half and was round at my grandparents' when it came on air for the first time on 2nd November 1982. :D

[GLFVIDEO]

@joannedj1

Memory is a wonderful thing most of the time. Thank You for your comments.

GLF

[arwelp]

The intro to the clip's not quite right in saying the 4th channel started on 2nd November 1982 - S4C opened up the night before!

[GLFVIDEO]

@arwelp

OK, Let's say the first "National" - except Wale, service. A bit of a mouthful isn't it!.

[d347b2]

Channel 4 1982: symphonic orchestra backing, scenes of the wonders of nature, art, and culture.

Channel 5, 1997: Spice Girls and Keith Chegwin's penis.

[GLFVIDEO]

@d347b2

Er, yes - I'll stay with Channel 4 Thanks!

GLF

[keithmcneill55]

Excellent video, loved it, love looking back at these landmarks in TV history :)

[GLFVIDEO]

I'm not sure how often they showed the VT after it's first txn - sorry. The quality is down to the SONY professional recorder used.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

GLF

[CaptainSiCo]

Fantastic quality! I remember watching the launch! How often did they play this film in the early days? I'm aware of launch day, the first anniversary, the start of afternoon programming (15-10-84?), and a rogue appearance in Dec 1988. Although I think the version shown on their first anniversary differed slightly.