Two Pints Of Lager
and a packet of crisps
#OnThisDay 2001 : 25 years ago today, the first episode of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet Of Crisps was broadcast on BBC2.
The programme would eventually settle on BBC Three until its final episode in 2011.
The UK Radio Merchandise Archive: London news talk 1152 sticker 1995 | 1990s LBC Stickers. (Added by Peter Wilde) #radiomerch
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Screensports logo
#OnThisDay 1993 : Screensport closed for the final time. The channel merged with Eurosport to provide sporting coverage.
#90s
We had a sort out and repack of one of our #radiomerch storage boxes over the weekend so thought it was a good opportunity to get a group shot of the contents while we were at it!
Note to self: you do NOT need any more of those Radio 1 mugs! 😬🙈
The UK Radio Merchandise Archive: Gold Radio 97.4 sticker | 1990s Gold Radio / Vale FM Stickers. (Added by mw) #radiomerch
www.radiomerch.co.uk/merch/gold-r...
A cup of beans?
Talk Radio UK logo
Talk Radio first day schedule 6am Maurice Dee with Carol McGiffin 10am Scott Chisholm 1pm Anna Raeburn 3pm Tommy Boyd 7pm Samantha Meah and Sean Bolger 10pm Caesar The Geezer 1am Wild Al Kelly
#OnThisDay 1995 : Talk Radio launched in the UK broadcasting using the old Radio 1 Medium Wave frequency.
Listen to the launch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkt...
#90s
Don't Forget Your Toothbrush set
Chris Evans
TV listing
#OnThisDay 1994 : The first edition of Don't Forget Your Toothbrush was broadcast on Channel 4.
This Saturday night entertainment format was hosted by Chris Evans. Two series was made between 1994 and 1995 with 13 episodes in each.
#90s
TV listing : @tvdidyousee.bsky.social
Had a Matsui for about 20 years always worked perfectly nice picture and sound. Only had to stop using it because of digital switchover
TFI Friday title
Chris Evans at the desk
TV Listing Radio 1 DJ Chris Evans returns to TV with a new live show of music, news and interviews designed to make viewers Thank Four It's Friday.
#OnThisDay 1996 : 30 years ago today, the first edition of TFI Friday was broadcast on Channel 4.
#90s
(TV listing : @tvdidyousee.bsky.social)
Sky Channel TV listings for 5th February 1989 including at 6pm Sky Television Opening
Sky Television ident
Sunday February 5 1989
Sky Channel ident
#OnThisDay 1989 : The Sky Satellite television service launched for viewers on the Astra satelitte system.
#80s
#OnThisDay 1990 : The Sky Movies signal was scrambled. Alison Holloway tells the viewers more about this change.
#90s
Eurosport logo
#OnThisDay 1989 : Eurosport began broadcasting. The channel eased broadcasting last year in the UK.
#80s
Super Channel title
#OnThisDay 1987: Superchannel was launched across Europe. Although chiefly British output, it didn't do well and by 1993, it was sold to NBC and the channel ceased broacasting in most of Europe at the end of June 1998.
Yesteryear, when all our troubles seemed so far away.
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Donito Trumpolini says: "It's the best book I've never read, believe me"
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The Day Today title
#OnThisDay 1994 : The first episode of The Day Today was broadcast on BBC2.
#90s
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The e-book is here for eco, woke hippies. The paperback is on the way for people who hate trees.
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Are you dreaming of the good old days of 2025? The book of the year, including the definitive A-Z is out now in eco, woke hippy e-book form and in paperback for those who hate trees. Also read by a robot, if you can't be bothered to move your eyes.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GG93QXB...
Are you dreaming of the good old days of 2025? The book of the year, including the definitive A-Z is out now in eco, woke hippy e-book form and in paperback for those who hate trees. Also read by a robot, if you can't be bothered to move your eyes.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFVT19S...
Rentaghost to be broadcast in BBC Four - 3 Jam 2026
Meanwhile in three weeks time...
New episode of
THE WORLD'S MOST HELPFUL PODCAST,
starring Nutty McCrinkle-Face and me (just don't tell her I said that).
This week, Carol gets her dongle out and we help with a person's nuts.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42K...
The UK Radio Merchandise Archive: Kiss 102 Manchester Car Sticker 1990s | 1990s Kiss Stickers. (Added by Professor1036) #radiomerch
www.radiomerch.co.uk/merch/kiss/s...
The UK Radio Merchandise Archive: Radio Mercury sticker 1984 | 1980s Radio Mercury / Mercury FM Stickers. (Added by Peter Wilde) #radiomerch
www.radiomerch.co.uk/merch/radio-...
Latest episode of THE WORLD'S MOST HELPFUL PODCAST now out, starring Kooky McCrinkle-Face. In this episode, how to deal with noisy co-workers and subtitles you can't get rid of.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42K...
I've been really enjoying Global 's WSQK. It shows how radio can innovate. So much so, I wrote a blog post gushing all about it this week. (Caution, also mentions Brisbane radio).
james.cridland.net/blog/2025/ws...
