1977 BBC Profile of Spirograph Inventor Denys Fisher Lori DornJuly 9, 2023A May 1977 clip from the classic BBC series "Tomorrow's Word" explains how Denys Fisher developed the Spirograph drawing toy.
BBC Science Show Introduces the Moog Synthesizer in 1969 Lori DornOctober 3, 2023Derek Cooper introduced the Moog synthesizer during a 1969 episode of the BBC science show "Tomorrow’s World".
BBC Television Is Welcomed On-Air in 1936 With a Song Lori DornNovember 30, 2022Adele Dixon sang a warm welcome to the newly formed "high-definition" BBC Television Service that went on-air for the first time in 1936
Dire Straits Plays ‘Sultans of Swing’ During Their 1978 Television Debut Lori DornMarch 31, 2023Dire Straits made their TV debut on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" in 1978, where they played their yet-to-be-released song "Sultans of Swing".
BBC Takes a Look at a Cutting Edge Hair Salon in 1980 Lori DornSeptember 24, 2023A 1980 clip from "BBC Nationwide" shows hairdresser Simon Forbes giving clients unique hairstyles with razors, dye, and car paint.
A 1974 Interview About Boozy the Beer-Loving Snail Lori DornSeptember 16, 2023BBC's Michael Barrat interviewed Christopher Hudson who explained that his giant African snail Boozy enjoys drinking from a pint of beer.
2001 BBC Report About Cameras on Mobile Phones Lori DornNovember 8, 2022A fascinating segment from a 2001 BBC News report from Rory Cellan-Jones focuses on the possibility of cameras on mobile phones.
Rick Astley Performs His Legendary ‘Rickroll’ Song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ at Glastonbury 2023 Lori DornJune 26, 2023The great Rick Astley performed his iconic "Rickroll" song "Never Gonna Give You Up" to an appreciative audience at Glastonbury 2023.
Rick Astley Performs ‘Everlong’ by Foo Fighters Live Lori DornSeptember 25, 2023Legendary vocalist Rick Astley performed an incredible live cover of the Foo Fighters song "Everlong" during BBC Radio 2 in the Park.
Man Explains Why He Lives With a Pigeon on His Head in a 1969 BBC Interview Lori DornSeptember 11, 2023In 1969 BBC News spoke with Mr. Glynne Wood who lives with a pigeon on his head, despite the fact that the bird did not like his wife.