Archive Television Musings

It won’t have escaped most people’s attention (unless you avoid both social media and the news) that two episodes of Doctor Who have been recovered (the first and third episodes of The Daleks Master Plan – The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet).

This is very much the time of year when the wolves begin running again.

As always, sandwiched in-between the umpteenth re-runs, BBC Four always manage to dig a little deeper to unearth some items of interest.

The third book in Edward Kellett’s series, we’ve now reached 1993 and 1994 – a period of change for The Bill as a third weekly episode was added to the schedule.

Written by Arthur McKenzie, Directed by Richard Holthouse Knowing PC Young’s eventual fate, it’s difficult not to look back at any episodes which featured him strongly with a keen eye to see how his character was developed.

Written by Peter Gibbs, Directed by Michael Kerrigan Cruising down the street, Ackland and Stamp notice a considerable disturbance outside a travel agency.

Written by John Milne, Directed by Richard Holthouse Carver, Stamp and Quinnan are en route to arrest Daniel King (a builder accused of GBH).

Written by Patrick Harkin, Directed by Julian Aymes Watch My Lips is that rarest of beasts – a story where WPC Ford (Vicki Gee-Dare) takes centre stage.

One fact everybody knows about the Comedy Playhouse broadcast of Are You Being Served?

Written by Arthur Mackenzie, Directed by Roger Tucker Bag thefts from cars are becoming more and more of a problem.