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.
Programmes
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
Why video disc jockeys need to change horses
Will video kill the radio star? Or will it be Kenny Everett?
We’re no bright-eyed super heroes – we’re The Sweeney
The Sweeney returns to Thames in 1978
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
Curse of the Mummy
The Thames staff newsletter goes behind the scenes of an episode of 'Mystery and Imagination' in September 1969
Making children’s programmes
The IBA's Television and Radio 1977 goes inside the Thames Television Children's Department
Designing for television
The IBA's Television and Radio 1977 looks in-depth at how Thames designs for television
“Somewhere, Someone – This Is Your Life”
The Thames magazine 'Talk of Thames' goes behind the scenes of the relaunched series in 1969
TVTimes covers
Thames on the cover of a magazine...
A gallery of Thames gems
Top Thames drama, comedy, factual and entertainment programmes
A ‘Today’ in the life of an Izzard
A wry look at how 'Today' gets to air in December 1969
Day in the life
A look at the highlights of Thames Television's first afternoon on air