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Post by Bob Savage (robstar) on Jul 1, 2005 13:28:00 GMT
Worth mentioning again in case anyone has new ideas. I have a brief snippet of the who doing Magic Bus on this sho it's in the revive 45 slot. The clip was included in a Meridian look back at he past programme. If this exists I imagine the whole clip survives ? They also showed cilla black performing , Sandie Shaw going back to school and marianne Faithful horse riding. Anyone know if the full show survives??
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Post by Laurence Piper on Jul 1, 2005 14:27:15 GMT
I'd like to know how much of this series survives in total!
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Post by Kev on Jul 1, 2005 16:14:10 GMT
This one has been bugging me for ages.
Me old mate Tony Rees who lives down sarf gave me this snippets.
It's tempting to think that at least one complete Time for Blackburn exists!
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Post by Kev on Jul 1, 2005 16:15:55 GMT
TIME FOR BLACKBURN
Southern 9th March to 27th July 1968
I don't suppose many people remember this piece of networked, tea- time pop programming. Launched with one of TV's customary text-book PR slogans -"Pop, people and plaes, news, views and comments from Britain's most popular DJ" - Time For Blackburn was unveiled on Saturdays, 25 years before 'TOTP2' would occupy a similar spot (albeit on the Beeb).
The show's host was the former Radio Caroline jock who'd only recently jumped ship to Radio 1. Blackburn was directed by Johnny Pearson, who later switched stations for the ation's premiere pop show, 'Top Of The Pops'. Another future backroom boy was roped in as producer -our old friend, Supersonic' maestro Mike Mansfield. During the programme's 21-week run, Tony dropped into London's trendy Revolution club, met up-and-coming bands, caught them in action, and liaised with hip club-goers. Back at its base, Southern TV's Southampton studios played host to such happening acts as Procol Harum 16th March), Spencer Davis Group (23th March), Herman's Hermits (20th April), Cupid's Inspiration (22nd June), Dave Dee, D, B, M & T and the Kinks (6th July) and Grapefruit (13th July) and the Strawbs (20th July), in front of hysterical audiences. Outside location slots included the Rolling Stones' appearance at the 1968 'NME' Poll Winners' Concert, transmitted on 18th May.
On the 22nd of June, prompted by Blackburn's inclusion of cinema reviews, the cast of 'Til Death Do Us Part' turned up to promote their silver-screen version of their hit TV series. Soon afterwards, Tone's show was wrapped up: Dave Dee and his crew closed the account with "Last Night In Soho" on 27th July. Blackburn's slot was filled by the arts and debate show, 'Frost On Saturday', which was launched on 3rd August as part of ITV's 'new era' of television.
Any chance of discovering archive footage of the show was dashed when Southern TV lost its broadcasting franchise in December 1981. Sadly, save for the occasional insert clip, all that survives of Time For Blackburn are some pictures of some of the occasional guest group, plus some stills of our Tony posing alongside his flashy sports car!
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Post by Adam James Smith on Jul 1, 2005 17:27:02 GMT
hey Kev, you managed to duplicate that DVD again yet? I'm really keen to see it!
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Post by Kev on Jul 1, 2005 17:29:21 GMT
Hi Adam!
Will redo this weekend. Sorry for delay. Lots os parents evenings and trips!
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Post by Bob Savage (robstar) on Jul 2, 2005 13:50:34 GMT
Well i'm pretty certain the Who clip exists in full. Bout time it was made available. The text which was included in Record Collector mentions only stills existing - so that is clearly not the case.
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