1K views · 87 reactions | #onthisday in 1968 Thames Television first broadcast on the ITV network. Here's a look back at the many iconic idents. #happybirthdaythamestelevision #happybirthdaythames #55yearsold #otd #thamesatalentfortelevision #thamestvarchive | Thames TV Archive | Facebook

1.5K views · 47 reactions | #waybackwednesday with The Sweeney opening titles. One of Thames TV's most iconic shows. | Thames TV Archive | Facebook

2.3K views · 31 reactions | Today is #roalddahlday with Roald Dahl’s birthday today. One of the most popular children’s authors of our time he talked about writing his bestselling adventure stories for children in The English Programme in 1979 and this clip shows him sharpening pencils in his famous writing shed. Although this looks productive, it was, in fact, a delaying tactic in order not start work. #BOTD | Thames TV Archive | Facebook