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BBC Radio WM Special

History Of TV In The West MidlandsHistory Of TV In The West Midlands

1. Come along and join the club

Released On: 31 Mar 2025

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Revisit the Pebble Mill studio 20 years after it closed it’s door.

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BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
1. Come along and join the club
Revisit the Pebble Mill studio 20 years after it closed it’s door.
13 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
2. It’s all about the drama
Amongst the many genres of TV to come out of Pebble Mill, drama was at the forefront.
10 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
3. Carving out a space for Carrott
Pebble Mill fast become the place to be, not just for TV series but for new presenters.
8 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
4. Reading off the toilet roll
Midlands Today is BBC’s flagship regional news programme in the West Midlands.
12 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
5. A first for daytime TV
Exploring how Pebble Mill became a place for pioneering day-time TV.
12 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
6. A Mini TV City
Take a visit to the former ATV Centre on Birmingham’s Broad Street.
13 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
7. The Rise Of Chris Tarrant
Former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host Chris Tarrant’s career started in Birmingham.
14 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
8. Can’t Beat A Bit Of Bully
Who knew it'd be a familiar voice to kick start a family favourite TV show?
11 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
9. Making a good impression
From recording sketches on the Crossroads set to the infamous Margaret Thatcher puppet.
15 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
10. High profile sackings and wobbly sets
The Crossroads Motel was at the centre of the drama for more than 20 years.
12 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
11. Turning into a dog
Kids’ TV series Woof! was filmed in Birmingham.
11 mins
BBC Radio WM Special
History Of TV In The West Midlands
12. Custard pies and buckets of water
Chris Tarrant shares his memories of working on the popular kids’ TV series Tiswas.
12 mins

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