RTBWTV February 16th 2024 - Ch...ch....changes
A leisurely snorkel through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from the Suez Crisis of 1956 until 1974's three day week.
Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could...........
This time, how and why do long running shows evolve?
They get longer or shorter, stars come and go and just as importantly, the men in suits interfere......
Be warned! There are references to shows outside the specified time frame as a concession to younger listeners.
As always, rights in all music and clips belong to the holders and are used here for educational purposes.
The familiar theme tune from Barry Norman's Film programme is a recording of Billy Taylor playing his 1952 composition "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free".
David Bowie's Changes is available to purchase online along with the rest of his essential back catalogue. The same goes for Edwin Astley's two themes for Danger Man and John Dankworth and Laurie Johnson's themes for The Avengers.
