23 September 2000 The US animated series Futurama made its UK TV debut on Channel 4. Kids show Fully Booked (aka FBi) came to an end on BBC One after 6 series and 133 episodes. 23 September 1985 Sitcom From the Top debuts on ITV. Starring Bill Oddie.

23 September 1955 3 new shows from the new ITV. Soap opera Sixpenny Corner. Howard Pays and Patricia Dainton star Gameshow Take Your Pick with Michael Miles. From the US came the crime drama Dragnet.

22 September 1955 20.12 hrs BST ITV's first commercial break and the first advertisement was for Gibbs SR Toothpaste. tvark.org/gibbs-sr-too...

22 September 1955 19.20 hrs BST Associated-Rediffusion goes live to The Guildhall in London for coverage of a lavish dinner being held in honour of the launch of ITV. tvark.org/itv-launch-t...

22 September 1955 19.15 hrs BST ITV is born. Cecil Lewis is the first voice you hear in the first few minutes. tvark.org/itv-launch-v...

22 September 2015 ITV debuts 6 part business reality series Deals, Wheels and Steals. BBC Two debuts The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone. 8 a capella groups compete to be crowned the winner of this competition.

22 September 1990 Children's animated series Babar makes its UK TV debut on Children's BBC 1. Based on Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff's books. 22 September 2010 ITV 4 invited you to watch Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. 3 guests asked questions, ate pizza and drank beer.

22 September 1960 BBC tv debuts comedy Meet the Champ. Peter Butterworth stars (pictured). 22 September 1970 The Roads to Freedom debuts on BBC 2. Based on Jean-Paul Sartre's novel trilogy. 22 September 1975 Madame Bovary debuts on BBC 2. Based on Gustave Flaubert's novel.

22 September 1955 ITV launches at 19.15 on this day. This promo was broadcast to let you know what to expect on your new ITV channel. tvark.org/itv-pre-laun...

In Memoriam Derek Ware 27 February 1938 – 22 September 2015 Age 77 Actor and stunt performer Dickie Henderson 30 October 1922 – 22 September 1985 Age 62 Entertainer Virginia Capers 22 September 1925 – 6 May 2004 Age 78 Actress

Congratulations ITV on 70 Years.

21 September 1990 Central ITV with Hanna Barbera debuted a new animated series of Paddington Bear. 21 September 2000 CITV debuted Preston Pig. Animated series featuring the voice of Hugh Laurie.

21 September 2015 BBC Two debuts 2 new shows. Best Bakes Ever. Jane Asher brings together a selection of recipes from the nation's favourite television chefs. In Case You Missed It. Dara O'Briain presents TV clips that have been edited to present in a different light.

TVARK sends its condolences to the family of John Stapleton whose passing has been announced at the age of 79. Worked on TV-am, Daybreak, Nationwide, The Time The Place and Watchdog. Reunited with wife Lynn Faulds-Wood. John Stapleton 1946-2025 tvark.org/john-stapleton tvark.org/watchdog-3

20 September 2005 BBC Three shows the pilot episode of the comedy sketch show Tittybangbang. It's a success and a series debuts in 2006. Feature length one-off historical drama Derailed was first shown on BBC One. Based on true events. Jean Trend stars (pictured).

A Very Happy 70th Birthday to actor David Haig. tvark.org/keeping-mum

20 September 2020 BBC One debuts 4 part comedy drama Us 20 September 2015 One-off feature length romantic drama The Go-Between is shown on BBC One 20 September 1995 Channel 4 and Discovery Animal Planet debuts nature series Absolutely Animals. Hosted by Dani Behr (pictured)

19 September 1985 ITV debuts The Giddy Game Show. First ever interactive gameshow. 19 September 1990 BBC 2 debuts 4 part drama Portrait of a Marriage. 19 September 1995 BBC 1 debuts 10 part comedy How to be a Little *** 19 September 2000 BBC One debuts sitcom My Family.

19 September 1975 ITV debuts Larry Grayson. An entertainment show with guests. tvark.org/larry-grayso... BBC 2 welcomed us to Torquay's most notorious hotel run by Basil and Sybil with Polly, Manuel, Miss Tibbs, Miss Gatsby and Major Gowen. tvark.org/fawlty-towers

19 September 1970 BBC 1 debuted 2 shows. Ben Travers' Farces. 7 one-off performances based on his 6 Aldwych Farces and the play She Follows Me About. The Pink Panther Show. The legendary US animated series arrives in the UK. Featuring The Inspector. tvark.org/pink-panther...

19 September 1960 BBC tv Programmes for Schools introduced the countdown pie chart for the first time. tvark.org/bbc1-schools... BBC tv also debuted the 6 part adventure drama No Wreath for the General. Starring William Franklin (pictured), Lana Morris and Patrick Cargill.

In Memoriam Jacky Gillott 24 September 1939 – 19 September 1980 Age 40 First host of the BBC's Film series Brian Sewell 15 July 1931 – 19 September 2015 Age 84 Journalist, presenter and art critic Jackie Collins 4 October 1937 – 19 September 2015 Age 77 Writer and actress

TVARK sends its very best wishes to legendary broadcaster and presenter Pete Murray. The host of the first pop music show on BBC Television, Six-Five Special in 1957. Happy 100th Birthday Pete.

18 September 1970 ITV debuted 2 shows. From A Birds Eye View. Sitcom about 2 wacky stewardesses and their misadventures. Millicent Martin stars. Conceptions of Murder. 6 sensational murder cases recreated by playwright Clive Exton. The cast includes Yootha Joyce.

18 September 1960 BBC tv debuts the 4 part drama Sheep's Clothing. The cast includes Arthur Lowe and Noel Howlett. 18 September 2010 BBC Two debuts the BBC Film and HBO Films The Special Relationship. Dennis Quaid and Michael Sheen star as Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.

18 September 1970 London Weekend TV launches its River Ident. tvark.org/london-weeke... 18 September 2000 The Community Channel launches. 18 September 2015 The Rugby World Cup began in England. Noel Edmonds became the contestant on Deal or no Deal. He dealt at £26,000.

17 September 2005 Ant & Dec's Gameshow Marathon debuts on ITV. Part of ITV's 50th anniversary. 17 September 2010 The Rob Brydon Show debuts on BBC Two. 17 September 2015 More4 debuts Titchmarsh on Capability Brown. 17 September 2020 Sky Arts begins broadcasts on Freeview.

17 September 1990 S4/C debuts Heno. A magazine programme broadcast on weeknights. Mae S4/C yn cyflwyno Heno am y tro cyntaf. Rhaglen gylchgrawn a ddarlledir ar nosweithiau'r wythnos. 17 September 2000 ITV shows 2 part drama My Fragile Heart. Lorcan Cranitch stars (pictured).

17 September 1970 BBC 1 debuts Scooby Doo Where Are You and sitcom Bachelor Father. 17 September 1980 ITV debuts Flickers. Frances de la Tour stars. 17 September 1985 Cable channel Screen Sport began their football tournament Super Cup for all UEFA banned English clubs.

In Memoriam Dorothy Loudon 17 September 1925 - 15 November 2003 Age 78 Actress Appeared in Murder She Wrote and Magnum PI Paula Yates 24 April 1959 - 17 September 2000 Age 41 Presenter Was host on The Tube and The Big Breakfast

A Very Happy Birthday to... Actress Sherrie Hewson who is 75 today. Actress Annabelle Apsion who is 65 today.

RIP Robert Redford at the age of 89. Actor, director and founder of The Sundance Resort and Film Institute. Though most of his career has been in movies, his career started in television appearing in shows such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Perry Mason. Robert Redford 1936-2025

16 September 1985 ITV debuts 2 shows. Drama series The Winning Streak based around the world of rallying. tvark.org/winning-streak The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Age 13¾. Based on Sue Townsend's famous character. Gian Sammarco played Adrian. tvark.org/secret-diary...

16 September 1960 Comedy series It's a Square World debuts on BBC tv. Written by and starring Michael Bentine. 16 September 1970 Gerry Anderson's sci-fi drama UFO debuts in some ITV regions. 16 September 1995 BBC 2 launches a series called Love Bites with the play Go Now.

16 September 2010 BBC Four and BBC HD debuts feature length drama The Road to Coronation Street. The story of the soap's creator, Tony Warren. S4/C Two left Sky satellite. It remained on Freeview until December Gadawodd S4/C Dau loeren Sky. Arhosodd ar Freeview tan fis Rhagfyr

A Happy 60th Birthday to television presenter Lorne Spicer.

15 September 2015 ITV debuted 2 shows. Britain's Biggest Adventures with Bear Grills. A journey of discovery. Parking Wars. Documentary series looking at the work of enforcement officers. BBC Two debuts The Gamechangers. One-off docudrama about the video game Grand Theft Auto.

15 September 2015 Channel 4 debuts The Changing Room. Henry Holland hosts a fashion show. Channel 5 debuts The Yorkshire Vet. Documentary series focusing on the work of Skeldale Vets. Sky 1 debuts One Hundred and Eighty. A darts gameshow hosted by Davina McCall.

15 September 2020 Sky Atlantic debuts drama mystery thriller The Third Day. 6 episodes were shown plus a 12 hour special episode on Sky Arts. ITV debuts fly-on-the-wall documentary series Harbour Cops. A look at the work of Dyfed-Powys Police officers.

15 September 1970 Skippy the Bush Kangaroo arrived on UK TV screens. The talented 'roo who lives in Waratah National Park. 15 September 1985 Stookie debuts on ITV. David McKay is the Glasgow based hero Stookie Doyle.

15 September 2000 The Games of the XXVII Summer Olympiad got under way in Sydney, Australia. Channel 4 had one of their highest TV audiences in their history as Craig Phillips won the first UK Big Brother. He gives his prize money to a friend for her heart and lung transplant.

In Memoriam Forrest Compton 15 September 1925 - 4 April 2020 Age 94 Actor Appeared in 3,512 episodes of US soap The Edge of Night Also appeared in Gomer Pyle USMC, Hogan's Heroes, The FBI, Mannix, Ed, Loving, The Fugitive, 77 Sunset Strip and The Twilight Zone

ITV Studios have issued a Press Release about their new studio in Covent Garden for their daytime shows in 2026. www.itv.com/presscentre/...

14 September 2020 Channel 4 debuted Steph's Packed Lunch. Broadcast live from Channel 4's base in Leeds. Steph McGovern hosts with regular contributors. ITV debuts the harrowing drama Des. Based on true events surrounding the arrest of Dennis Nilsen. David Tennant stars.

14 September 2015 BBC One debuts the 3 part documentary All Change at Longleat. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville. BBC Two debuted 2 shows. Countdown to Life: The Extraordinary Making of you. Documentary with Michael Mosley. 6 Degrees of Separation. Gameshow hosted by Brian Cox.

14 September 1970 BBC 1 broadcasts the first Nine O'Clock News. Robert Dougall was the newscaster. BBC 1 also debuts the drama Ryan International. Kieron Moore stars. BBC 1 broadcasts its first colour episode of Blue Peter. Ulster Television begins colour broadcasting.

14 September 1995 Radio quiz They Think It's All Over makes its TV debut on BBC 1. Hosted by Nick Hancock. 14 September 2005 The medical drama The Golden Hour debuts on ITV. Richard Armitage stars. 14 September 2010 BBC Two shows feature length true drama First Light.

14 September 1955 BBC tv debuts kids entertainment show Crackerjack. With Eamonn Andrews. tvark.org/crackerjack 14 September 1985 Disney animation The Gummi Bears makes its UK TV debut on ITV. 14 September 1990 Cartoon series Bump debuts on CBBC on 1. Simon Cadell narrates.

A very Happy 90th Birthday to actress Amanda Barrie. And a Happy 80th Birthday to football commentator Martin Tyler.

13 September 1970 BBC 1 debuts romantic historical drama The Black Tulip. Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. 13 September 1990 BBC 1 shows the 1,000th episode of Neighbours. 13 September 2020 ITV debuts 6 part drama The Singapore Grip. Based on JG Farrell's novel.