Two shows debuted today on British TV in 1995. Canadian animated series Tales From The Cryptkeeper began on ITV. A Nelvana animated series. The Mrs Merton Show was first shown on BBC 2. Starring Caroline Aherne. A Granada production.

The Gift was a 4 part series that began on BBC One today in 2015. It followed people who either wanted to say thank you, or people who were trying to say sorry for past wrongs. Presented by Matt Baker and Mel Giedroyc. A Wall to Wall Media production for BBC.

Today in 1980, LWT's London Minorities Unit produced Gay Life. The producer claimed it was the first time in the world that a major national TV company had given a whole series to the LGBTQ community. It was shown in the London area only.

Happy 30th Birthday to actor Archie Madekwe. Kofun in the Apple TV+ science fiction series See.

3 shows made their debuts today in 2015. 3 part comedy Asylum began on BBC Four. Starring Kayvan Novak. Teacup Travels debuted on CBeebies. Starring Gemma Jones. Reality series Taking New York began on E4 looking at Brits trying to make their American Dream come true.

The two part drama The Pale Horse began on BBC One today in 2020 with the concluding part on the 16 February. Written by Sarah Phelps and loosely based on Agatha Christie's novel of the same name. The cast includes Rufus Sewell, Kaya Scodelario, James Fleet and Claire Skinner.

Science fiction TV series Doomwatch began on BBC 1 today in 1970. 38 episodes were made over 3 series, 14 are missing, believed wiped. The cast included Robert Powell, Derek Benfield and John Barron.

Remembering these 3 TV faces who passed away on this day in years gone by. Heron Carvic was an author and Doctor Who actor. He died in 1980, age 67. Renée Houston was in Maigret. She died in 1980, age 77. Kate Peyton was a BBC reporter who died in Somalia in 2005, age 39.

@AnnaAnnawise79 We do birthdays that end in a 0 or a 5. We will remember Dani when she turns 40 in 2029.

Today in 2005, the Government launched Teachers TV. A TV channel and website which provided video and support materials for teachers, school leaders, governors, teacher trainers, student teachers and support staff. The TV channel closed in 2010, the website in 2011.

Remembering 2 TV personalities who passed away on this day in years gone by. Rachel Thomas passed away in 1995 just 2 days before her 90th birthday. Bella Davies in Pobol y Cwm. Leslie Welch passed away in 1980 at the age of 72. The "Memory Man" on TV and radio.

@prodnose Sorry 😔

Sitcom No Job for a Lady debuted today on ITV in 1990. Starring Penelope Keith as The Rt. Hon. Jean Price MP, a rebellious newly elected Labour politician. Three series totalling 18 episodes were made. A Thames production.

Crime comedy drama series El C.I.D. debuted today in 1990 on ITV. Starring Alfred Molina and John Bird as two retired police officers keeping an eye on ex-pats on the Costa del Sol. A Granada production.

Remembering scriptwriter and novelist Stewart Farrar who passed away today in 2000 at the age of 83. Stewart wrote scripts for Crossroads, Dr Finlay's Casebook and Armchair Theatre.

Today in 2020, the world's most famous cobbled street in the fictional town of Weatherfield was paid its 10,000th visit. Our clip is from episode 1.

@BruceJe40194268 Indeed, excellent bit of information.

@jeremyracle It was perfect for Neil as he spoke fluent Greek.

@Johnsut06358334 Neil had acromegaly, a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the human body. It is caused by excess growth hormone after the growth plates have closed. He sadly passed away due to MND/ALS.