#OnThisDay 11 June 1994
UK Gold takes us back to where it all began for #TheBill, with the 1983 feature length pilot Woodentop.
#OnThisDay 11 June 1984
"In 'ere," says #SueDevaney as she makes her very first appearance as Debbie Webster in #CoronationStreet.
#OnThisDay 10 June 1996
The Daily Mirror claims that the BBC has been editing recent episodes of #Neighbours: BEDTIME BLUES
"Eleven million Neighbours fans have missed out on some sizzling scenes - thanks to censors at the BBC. The Beeb has been toning down the steamy scenes."
#OnThisDay 11 June 1996
The Daily Mirror has an #EastEnders exclusive:
ALBERT SQUARE EYES - Soap on four times a week:
"Extra episodes are secretly being filmed to stop women viewers switching off during a summer feast of sport."
#OnThisDay 11 June 1977
QUEEN OF CORONATION ST.
The Queen of TV's #CoronationStreet, pub landlady Annie Walker, gets the royal seal of approval today. Actress #DorisSpeed receives the MBE in the Jubilee Honours List . . .
#OnThisDay 10 June 1993
" #LesDawson will be remembered as a comedian and gameshow host, but he's best known for his monologues about his fictional home life. His friend of 25-years, #KenDodd, described him as a 'national monument.' "
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 36 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 10 June 1990
1. #CoronationStreet 18.50m
2. #Neighbours 16.88
3. #EastEnders 15.45
4. #HomeAndAway 12.58
5. $64,000 Question 12.32
6. Survival Special 12.17
7. News 11.59
8. #TheBill 10.93
#OnThisDay 10 June 1992
BREAKFAST WITH BOB AS GELDOFS WIN £10M TV DEAL
The Evening Standard reports that Bod Geldof and Paul Yates have defeated more than 30 rival contenders for the Channel 4 breakfast slot, with their proposal THE BIG BREAKFAST.
#WhatWeWereWatching #OTD 31 years ago
📺TV Ratings for w.e. 11 June 1995
1. #CoronationStreet 17.94m
2. #EastEnders 16.94
3. National Lottery 13.34
4. #Neighbours 12.22
5. #Emmerdale 11.96
6. #HomeAndAway 10.77
7. #TheBill 10.49
8. The Governor 10.34
9. Bramwell 10.27
#OnThisDay 10 June 1991
The first episode of Lucy Gannon's SOLDIER SOLDIER was broadcast on ITV. This drama featured the daily lives of a group of soldiers in The King's Fusiliers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, and made stars of #RobsonGreen and #JeromeFlynn.
