The Good Old Days (13th January 1977). Patricia Hayes is today's bill-topper.

Sapphire & Steel (13th January 1981). Steel and Silver continue their slightly uneasy collaboration.

Elisabeth Sladen discusses the honour of being voted the fourth most popular science-fiction horror actress in Holland, appearing with Duggie Brown in Take My Wife and Stepping Stones. Daily Mirror (13th January 1979)

OTD in 1970. Z Cars, Harry Worth and The Good Old Days are on BBC1. Most ITV regions take Tom Jones at 9.00 pm.

The Sooty Show (13th January 1984). Harry Corbett returns to the show for the final time.

The Professionals - Old Dog with New Tricks (13th January 1978). Cowley gives his new recruits a pep talk.

Following a pilot show in 1987, the first series of A Bit of Fry and Laurie began airing on this day in 1989.

'The White Wedding', the first episode of A Bit of a Do, was originally broadcast on this day in 1989.

Coronation Street - written by Tony Warren (13th January 1961). Martha - now with her own band of snug buddies - continues to snipe at Ena. After warming up with Martha, Ena then tackles Elsie (but today comes off second best).

Remembering Ian Hendry, born this day in 1931.

Remembering Jack Watling, born this day in 1923.

On this day in 1980, part four of The Horns of Nimon was broadcast.

Softly Softly: Task Force - Resolution (12th January 1972). Barlow eviscerates the unfortunate DS Kershaw (Bruce Purchase).

James Mitchell discusses When The Boat Comes In. Aberdeen Press and Journal (12th January 1976)

'We must be less respectful of the classics'. Barry Letts discusses the Classic Serials and the challenges of television production. The Stage and Television Today (12th January 1978)

OTD in 1969. The Forsyte Saga and Play of the Month are on BBC1. Over on ITV you can catch Tom Jones and The Complete and Utter History of Britain.

Top of the Pops (12th January 1984). The Icicle Works open the show with Love Is a Wonderful Colour.

Quatermass and the Pit - The Enchanted (12th January 1959). Professor Quatermass expounds a theory - but finds that no-one is prepared to believe him.

On this day in 1974, part one of Invasion of the Dinosaurs was broadcast.

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game (12th January 1974). Didn't she do well?

Coronation Street - written by H.V. Kershaw (12th January 1981). Stan suddenly takes an intense interest in the weather forecast.

Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (12th January 1970). Maggie has an uncomfortable conversation with Anita (Elisabeth Sladen).

Coronation Street - written by Jim Allen (12th January 1966). Ena, appalled that Dave Smith is interested in buying the corner shop, decides to confront him at his betting shop. Ena is then even more appalled after Minnie decides to place a bet.

Happy Birthday Shirley Eaton, born this day in 1937.

Happy Birthday Michael Aspel, born this day in 1933.

Remembering Des O'Connor, born this day in 1932.

It's Happening Now, the first episode of The Computer Programme, was broadcast on this day in 1982. youtu.be/5dIcOXx3Exc?...

'Nasty medicine for the Doctor'. John Nathan-Turner was teasing the return of an old Doctor Who monster in 1982. Who could it be? Would the Mechanoids be making their long awaited comeback, or possibly the Ograms would be the ones .... Reading Evening Post (11th January 1982)

Ray Smith interviewed in the Birmingham Evening Mail (11th January 1985)

JICTAR ratings for 5th - 11th January 1981. Benny Hill tops the table with a cool twenty million.

OTD in 1968. TOTP and Softly Softly are on BBC1. George Cole stars in A Man of Our Times on ITV.

Top of the Pops (11th January 1979). Driver 67 with Car 67 are a new entry at number 40. The Queen Mum's favourite song, it would peak at number 7.

Tonight's (11th January 1985) television highlights include two new series - Dempsey & Makepeace and Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV.

The first edition of Victoria Wood - As Seen on TV was originally broadcast on this day in 1985.

Dempsey & Makepeace reviewed by Hilary Kingsley (Daily Mirror, 12th January 1985)

'Armed and Extremely Dangerous', the first episode of Dempsey and Makepeace, was originally broadcast on this day in 1985.

'Sleeping Partners', the first episode of Robin's Nest, was broadcast on this day in 1977.

Coronation Street - written by Julian Roach (11th January 1978). Emily is told that her husband has been shot and is fighting for his life ...

Happy Birthday Melvyn Hayes, born this day in 1935.

The Versatile Machine, the first episode of Making The Most Of The Micro, was broadcast on this day in 1983. youtu.be/f6LsV-17z7Q?...

"Morecambe & Wise have a problem - stick or go on". Coventry Evening Telegraph, 10th January 1958.

OTD in 1967. BBC1 has The Newcomers and Hugh & I. The London ITV region has Double Your Money and Mrs Thursday.

Q7 (10th January 1978). John Bluthal and Spike Milligan mime along to Everything Is Fresh Today (performed by Jack Hodges in 1933).

'The Firefly Cage', the first episode of Lovejoy, was broadcast on this day in 1986.

Take Hart (10th January 1979). Tony meets Mr Bennett.

The first episode of Children of the Stones was broadcast on this day in 1977. Written by Jeremy Burnham and Trevor Ray, it starred Gareth Thomas and Iain Cuthbertson. Happy day.

Camberwick Green (10th January 1966). Here is a box, a musical box, wound up and ready to play. But this box can hide a secret inside, can you guess what is in it today?

Coronation Street - written by Julian Roach (10th January 1979). Emily casts an eye over Mrs Walker's new painting whilst Hilda (still yet to be revealed as the artist) takes a lively interest in proceedings.

Blakes 7 - Redemption (9th January 1979). Series B began with a small amount of plot spread over fifty minutes, but it was nice to meet, by proxy, the creators of the Liberator (even though they weren't great conversationalists).

OTD in 1966. Dr Finlay's on BBC1, Theatre 625 is on BBC2 with the Palladium show on ITV.