The year before Survivors aired, newspaper reports suggested that Wanda Ventham was lined up to play the lead role of Abby Grant. (1st June 1974).

David Troughton, Barry Lowe and Roy Holder in Angels - Accident (1st June 1976).

Look, Mike Yarwood and Jokers Wild reviewed by James Towler in The Stage and Television Today (1st June 1972).

OTD in 1967. TOTP, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Frost Report are on BBC1. ITV's play is The Trial and Error of Colonel Winchip with Donald Churchill and Ursula Howells.

Top of the Pops (1st June 1989). Fuzzbox hold the number 24 spot with Pink Sunshine.

Top of the Pops (1st June 1989). Neneh Cherry is at number 5 with Manchild.

On this day in 1970, The Trouble With Tribbles (Star Trek S02E15) debuted on BBC1.

Micro File (1st June 1986). Lesley Judd looks at the Game Killer.

Play For Today - The Fishing Party (1st June 1972). After a rough evening's fishing out at sea, the following morning Art (Brian Glover) has his heart set on a slap-up breakfast of kippers. Alas ...

Coronation Street - written by Peter Whalley (1st June 1981). Poor Uncle Albert ...

Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (1st June 1977). Mrs Walker has won the prized role of Elizabeth I, although Ernie's still far from happy about it.

Happy Birthday Robert Powell, born this day in 1944.

Remembering Edward Woodward, born this day in 1930.

Bob Monkhouse discusses how he got his first comedy break.

Remembering Bob Monkhouse, born this day in 1928.

People and programmes - Cyd Hayman. The Stage and Television Today (31st May 1979)

Ken Irwin shares his views on Big Breadwinner Hog and According to Dora. Daily Mirror (31st May 1969)

OTD in 1966. The Newcomers and Comedy Playhouse are on BBC1. Over on ITV there's Double Your Money and EW10.

Top of the Pops (31st May 1984), Madness try to remember One Better Day.

Top of the Pops (31st May 1979). Sparks have The Number One Song In Heaven (although it's currently at number 14 in the hit parade).

Top of the Pops (31st May 1979). Squeeze are Up The Junction. Currently at number 50, it would peak at number 2.

Micro File (31st May 1987). Electronic Mail? I don't think that'll catch on.

Shillingbury Tales - The Shillingbury Cloudburst (31st May 1981). Jake (Jack Douglas) is appalled at the prospect of a pop group performing in the church.

Coronation Street - written by H.V. Kershaw (31st May 1976). Stan gets a little tied up.

Coronation Street - written by Julian Roach (31st May 1971). Hilda is depressed that Stan never takes her anywhere.

Remembering Lynda Bellingham, born this day in 1948.

Harry Hill (30th May 1997). Harry Hill is The Doctor.

OTD in 1965. Dr Finlay and The World of Wooster are on BBC1. Over on ITV, the stars come out to pay tribute to Jack Hylton.

Harry H. Corbett, Fulton Mackay and Bill Owen in Tales of the Unexpected - The Moles (30th May 1982). Harry H.'s final credit, it was broadcast two months after his death (at the age of 57).

Doctor Who: Inferno - Episode 4 (30th May 1970). The Doctor isn't impressed with Secret Police routine seven stroke four.

Doctor Who - The Warriors of Death (30th May 1964). "How shall a man know his Gods?"

Coronation Street - written by Barry Hill (30th May 1973). Mrs Walker, the Mayoress of Weatherfield, is due to meet Princess Alexandra at the official opening of the Manchester Festival.

Coronation Street - written by Tony Warren (30th May 1962). Mrs Matilda Grimshaw (Marion Dawson) is looking for Ena.

OTD in 1986. TOTP and Tomorrow's World are on BBC1. The Clairvoyant is on BBC2 and there's another chance to see Never The Twain on ITV.

Natalie Ogle, Paul McGann, Amanda Redman and Rupert Frazer in Theatre Night - The Importance of Being Earnest (29th May 1988)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band (29th May 1984). Helen Stoner (Rosalyn Landor) consults Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Doctor Who: The Dæmons - Episode Two (29th May 1971). It's Yates and Benton to the rescue, whilst the Brig has a rude awakening.

The Two Ronnies (29th May 1971). John Cleese joins the Rons for another reprise of the class sketch.

Coronation Street - written by Joseph Taggart (29th May 1961). Elsie's divorce from Arnold Tanner has finally come through. Ena suspects as much, but her information finding mission is not a successful one.

Nearest and Dearest - When You've Got To Go (28th May 1970). Nellie has her hands full when the amorous Eddie (David Jackson) takes a shine to her.

Place The Face - Simon Oates. The Stage and Television Today (28th May 1964)

OTD in 1984. The Montreux Pop Festival is on BBC1. ITV has Brass and another chance to see Benny Hill.

Top of the Pops (28th May 1981). Hazel O’Connor is at number 23 with Will You?

A Very Peculiar Practice - We Love You, That's Why We're Here (28th May 1986). Jock holds court about the induction week speech.

Peter Cushing and John Bailey in Tales of the Unexpected - The Vorpal Blade (28th May 1983)

On this day in 1990, Jean Alexander reprised her role as Hilda Odgen in an ITV Telethon mini-episode written by John Stevenson.

Coronation Street - written by John Stevenson (28th May 1980). Some Stan and Hilda pillow talk.

Happy Birthday Anne Reid, born this day in 1935.

Remembering Frank Middlemass, born this day in 1919.

Remembering Thora Hird, born this day in 1911.