3-2-1 - The Magic of Merlin (16th November 1985). Jon Pertwee is Dracula.

Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four (16th November 1968). Ann Bell guests as Mary Morstan.

'Who's best!' A brief summary of a handful of Doctor Who's gorgeous girls (presumably the ones Tony Purnell could remember). Daily Mirror, 16th November 1988.

OTD in 1986. The Two Ronnies, Howards' Way and The Singing Detective are on BBC1. ITV offers Juggernaut and Room at the Bottom.

Blakes 7 - Games by Bill Lyons (16th November 1981). Stratford Johns guests as Belkov.

Sykes (16th November 1979). In the final episode of the series, Eric - en route to a meeting with the Head of Light Entertainment - bumps into a characteristically voluble Les Dawson.

Monty Python's Flying Circus - The All-England Summarize Proust Competition (16th November 1972). Eric Idle recounts a lengthy catalogue of holiday woes.

The first episode of The Clangers was originally broadcast on this day in 1969.

'The Face of Devotion', the first episode of Seven Faces of Jim, was broadcast on this day in 1961. Written by Denis Norden and Frank Muir, the series starred Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield with Ronnie Barker making regular appearances.

Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (16th November 1977). Stan and Hilda have enjoyed a peaceful night on their second honeymoon (due to Stan's over-enthusiastic sampling of the minibar the previous evening). This leads Hilda to reminisce about their first honeymoon ....

On this day in 1969, BBC1 officially launched their colour service which was initially available in the London, Birmingham, South Lancashire and South Yorkshire areas. Colour programmes on this first night included Star Trek (Arena) and Dixon of Dock Green.

'Dr Who in our lounge!' Tom's flying visit to one family's lounge made the front page of the Coventry Telegraph back on the 15th of November 1976. Deadly Assassin 3 was the episode he was keen to catch.

Alan Bennion, David Swift and John Abineri in Softly Softly: Task Force – Paper Chase (15th November 1972).

Wilfrid Brambell, Ian Carmichael, Patrick Macnee, Fenella Fielding, Pamela Brown, Susannah York and Irene Handl in Armchair Theatre - The Importance Of Being Earnest (15th November 1964)

OTD in 1985. Blankety Blank and Bergerac are on BBC1. ITV has T.J. Hooker and The Black Tower.

Are You Being Served? - By Appointment (15th November 1978). It's rumoured that the Royal Family may be visiting Grace Brothers, so the staff decide to undertake some rehearsals.

The Two Ronnies (15th November 1980). Swear box.

I Claudius - Hail Who? (15th November 1976). "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them".

Give Us A Clue (15th November 1983). For Richard O'Sullivan, it's 'Hallelujah, I'm a Bum'.

The first episode of The Moon Stallion was broadcast on this day in 1978. A six-part serial written by Brian Hayles, it starred Sarah Sutton, David Haig and John Abineri.

Coronation Street - written by John Finch (15th November 1961). There's an unexpected intruder in the Rovers' snug.

Happy Birthday Petula Clark, born this day in 1932.

Thirty Minutes Worth (14th November 1972). Anthony Jackson, Julian Orchard and Richard Wilson boldly join Harry for this Star Trek skit.

Louise Jameson's first television drama credit - Mary in 'Tom Brown's Schooldays' (14th November 1971).

Casualty - Money Talks (14th November 1992). Guesting today - Sonia Kearns, Lee Ross, Harry Fowler and Marcia Warren.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Class of 1945 (14th November 1980). BSM Williams and the Brigadier (Glyn Houston) find they have much in common.

'Viewers glimpse the invaders'. Quatermass II reviewed in the Yorkshire Post (14th November 1955).

The Professionals tackle the China Doll Affair (Tops, 14th November 1981)

Father Brown - The Actor and the Alibi (14th November 1975). John Stratton, Rachel Gurney, David Savile and Roberta Tovey are amongst those guest-starring today.

OTD in 1984. Dallas and In At The Deep End are on BBC1. Over on ITV there's Mike Yarwood and Travelling Man.

Porridge - No Peace for the Wicked (14th November 1977). Fletch just wants to be left alone to enjoy a quiet Saturday afternoon. Alas ...

The Professionals - Operation Susie (14th November 1982). Alice Krige guests as Diana Molner.

Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (14th November 1977). "What's that lipstick taste of?" "Woman, Stanley. Woman!"

Michael Hurll talks LE. The Stage and Television Today (13th November 1980)

The Three Musketeers - Enemies (13th November 1966). Buckles are swashed to maximum effect as D'Artagnan (Jeremy Brett) decides to challenge Athos (Jeremy Young), Porthos (Brian Blessed) and Aramis (Gary Watson) to duels, all on the same day ....

Lady Penelope, with the assistance of Parker, investigates Harry H. Corbett. TV 21 - Issue 43 (13th November 2065)

OTD in 1983. By The Sword Divided is on BBC1. The Royal Variety Performance is on ITV or there's another chance to see The World at War on C4.

'Never Too Old', the final episode of Dad's Army, was originally broadcast on this day in 1977.

Hi-De-Hi! - A Matter of Conscience (13th November 1982). Jeff has another letter from Joe Maplin.

Blankety Blank (13th November 1980). When the Irish bandsmen was told to play the Last Post, he blew it through a BLANK.

Coronation Street - written by Julian Roach (13th November 1978). The Street prepares to bid farewell to Ray and Deirdre, who are leaving for a new life in Holland. Bill Tarmey, still plying his trade as an extra, does his level best to steal every scene he appears in.

Following the Comedy Playhouse pilot in January 1973, the first episode of Last of the Summer Wine was broadcast on this day in 1973.

OTD in 1982. There's another chance to see Dad's Army on BBC2. The Gentle Touch is on ITV with Paul Hogan over on C4.

The Two Ronnies (12th November 1977). Confusion at the pub.

Sykes (12th November 1973). There's an impasse on the bus.

Return of the Saint - The Armageddon Alternative by Terence Feely (12th November 1978). George Cole threatens to detonate an atom bomb in London unless Anouska Hempel is publicly executed.

Coronation Street - written by Leslie Duxbury (12th November 1979). Hilda's found a valuable ring. Part of her would like to keep it, but she knows she'll have to do the decent thing and so decides to make discreet enquires.

Maurice Roëves in Rumpole of the Bailey - Rumpole and the Right to Silence (11th November 1991)

The Other One reviewed in The Stage and Television Today (17th November 1977).

The first episode of The Other One was broadcast on this day in 1977. Despite starring Richard Briers and Michael Gambon and with scripts by John Esmonde & Bob Larbey, it failed to make much of an impact.