Three Blokes In A Bath

December 6, 2017

This BBC promo has stuck with me for a long time.

https://youtu.be/80sSbLzSuak

I can’t help thinking that Poldark On Mopeds would actually get commissioned now.

This one though, I don’t think I ever saw. Just look at that line up of talent …

https://youtu.be/7dRugmJBAow

Here’s how the Beeb was advertising its video products.

https://youtu.be/YwegKSstu8s

Was Fist Of Fun ever released on VHS? Really?

And this is how they used to deal with two very different types of comedy next to one another in their schedules.

https://youtu.be/wco8uthLcYo

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