e.phemera: Mid-80s BBC Continuity

I don’t know about you, but I’m fascinated by these continuity links that keep cropping up on YouTube. They offer a nice glimpse into often forgotten shows, as well as a chance to see old logos and idents. The ribbon like 1 and 2 on those cards is beautiful.

Nice to see Lenny Henry doing a parody of the opening of Hill Street Blues, and I have fond memories of Head of the Class. Wonder which episode was cancelled.

Jojoba?
This was pre-Billy days.
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