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The new look

The Reading Evening Post looks in to what exciting programmes the new Thames Television will be offering us in 1968

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Forecast for colour

Colour is coming, and the February 1969 staff magazine asks four department heads what they're doing to get ready

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People behind programmes: Brian Tesler

From 1972, Brian Tesler, Thames Television’s Director of Programmes, takes us through his company's achievements and plans

The day we lost the Big Red Book

A star of TV's longest running soap nearly didn't make it to the screen when he was singled out as a 'This Is Your Life' subject. Producer MALCOLM MORRIS explains.

Secrets of ‘Life’ – The ones who got away

In 700 programmes, 'This Is Your Life' has usually got its man – or woman. But there have been near-misses and some who got away. In the first of a two-part exclusive, producer MALCOLM MORRIS reveals all

Live from studio 3

Twice a week, Thames goes live to Teddington's studio 3 for the show 'Magpie'

The new look

The Reading Evening Post looks in to what exciting programmes the new Thames Television will be offering us in 1968