Something else that I mostly remember from videotape at my grandma's so perhaps I wasn't watching this this afternoon. Perhaps I was actually watching Roland Rat and Doctor Who for a change, though I don't really remember Vervoiding.
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Something else that I mostly remember from videotape at my grandma's so perhaps I wasn't watching this this afternoon. Perhaps I was actually watching Roland Rat and Doctor Who for a change, though I don't really remember Vervoiding.
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I've a feeling that immediately after this we went out to the village bonfire at Greenlands Park. There would be bonfire toffee in the pocket, and lots of neck craning for the fireworks display. More bonfire-related antics tomorrow...
I've a feeling that immediately after this we went out to the village bonfire at Greenlands Park. There would be bonfire toffee in the pocket, and lots of neck craning for the fireworks display. More bonfire-related antics tomorrow...
We all have our favourites. And tho I don't know it yet, cos I won't see it till I go to my grandma's to watch the recording, and cos it will actually be another 30 years before I really appreciate it, this morning sees a repeat of what'll be my favourite episode of Treasure Hunt.
We all have our favourites. And tho I don't know it yet, cos I won't see it till I go to my grandma's to watch the recording, and cos it will actually be another 30 years before I really appreciate it, this morning sees a repeat of what'll be my favourite episode of Treasure Hunt.
Today's 6pm archive offering...
[Small child me had loved watching the Goodies on the ITV before it kind of petered out; this was the first bit of BBC action in two years, and would be the last proper repeat for another two decades]
Today's 6pm archive offering...
[Small child me had loved watching the Goodies on the ITV before it kind of petered out; this was the first bit of BBC action in two years, and would be the last proper repeat for another two decades]
At 6pm tonight, and at my dad's insistence, instead of the news we watch an episode of "The Rag Trade", getting a repeat as part of the continuing TV 50th anniversary celebrations on BBC2. I seem to remember getting a little bored with it.
At 6pm tonight, and at my dad's insistence, instead of the news we watch an episode of "The Rag Trade", getting a repeat as part of the continuing TV 50th anniversary celebrations on BBC2. I seem to remember getting a little bored with it.
The Tube's taken a leaf out of No Limits' book and started a Sunday lunchtime repeat, so I'll possibly catch some of it before Pob, on the odd occasion when I watch Pob. BBC2 is raiding the archive, including Jonathan Miller's Alice in Wonderland which I may or may not have caught.
The Tube's taken a leaf out of No Limits' book and started a Sunday lunchtime repeat, so I'll possibly catch some of it before Pob, on the odd occasion when I watch Pob. BBC2 is raiding the archive, including Jonathan Miller's Alice in Wonderland which I may or may not have caught.
...and just in case you're thinking that might be a different Harriet Llewellyn, here she is a couple of years from now in her regular role as in-vision researcher on "Toksvig".
Ironic given it was only Martin hitting the books on Treasure Hunt.
But there we go.
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...and just in case you're thinking that might be a different Harriet Llewellyn, here she is a couple of years from now in her regular role as in-vision researcher on "Toksvig".
Ironic given it was only Martin hitting the books on Treasure Hunt.
But there we go.
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The sausage is, in fact, a snake. A long snake. So long, in fact, that Anneka dramatically collapses at the top as she realises the clue could've been anywhere in that spiralling box hedge.
The sausage is, in fact, a snake. A long snake. So long, in fact, that Anneka dramatically collapses at the top as she realises the clue could've been anywhere in that spiralling box hedge.
Of course, this won't be Harriet's only credit this morning. We've already seen her cropping up as a researcher for various TVS productions this year. And here she is in the credits for last week's "No.73". She was presumably in their week's too.
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Of course, this won't be Harriet's only credit this morning. We've already seen her cropping up as a researcher for various TVS productions this year. And here she is in the credits for last week's "No.73". She was presumably in their week's too.
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DJ-ing on the night is teacher Mr Jessop with all the latest singles, plus essentials like The Timewarp which we've yet to learn.
Ellie's not happy with me: she'd made it very clear that she was to be the only witch. I point to my tinsel beard of wizardry but she can see right thru it.
DJ-ing on the night is teacher Mr Jessop with all the latest singles, plus essentials like The Timewarp which we've yet to learn.
Ellie's not happy with me: she'd made it very clear that she was to be the only witch. I point to my tinsel beard of wizardry but she can see right thru it.
They end up in the botanical gardens, where Annie rummages through undergrowth and succeeds in not falling into a pond. Two clues down.
They end up in the botanical gardens, where Annie rummages through undergrowth and succeeds in not falling into a pond. Two clues down.
Another example of sneaky editing here: Harriet seemingly looking concerned that Annie can't find the clue (07:36) and Harriet seemingly looking concerned that, despite their earlier celebrations, the clue isn't in the pack of cards Annie just found (06:18).
The magic of television.
Another example of sneaky editing here: Harriet seemingly looking concerned that Annie can't find the clue (07:36) and Harriet seemingly looking concerned that, despite their earlier celebrations, the clue isn't in the pack of cards Annie just found (06:18).
The magic of television.
At Sarehole Mill, Anneka nearly loses her head to a rotating cog before catching a well-timed clue on the waterwheel. It feels a bit like she solved most of that one on her own.
At Sarehole Mill, Anneka nearly loses her head to a rotating cog before catching a well-timed clue on the waterwheel. It feels a bit like she solved most of that one on her own.
It's Thursday! The best day of the week. Cos Thursday means Tomorrow's Worl— Wait; what's this? TW's not on??
No, instead it's Bloody Bleeding Esther Rantzen to lodge another telephone number into the heads of a generation as she and Sue Cook helm the memorably named "Childwatch".
It's Thursday! The best day of the week. Cos Thursday means Tomorrow's Worl— Wait; what's this? TW's not on??
No, instead it's Bloody Bleeding Esther Rantzen to lodge another telephone number into the heads of a generation as she and Sue Cook helm the memorably named "Childwatch".
And to that latter category right now we must add 0800 double-one... DOUBLE-ONE. Yes, Esther's publicity drive has run a drill into the zeitgeist and into every child's head. And many of us will watch tonight as ChildLine is launched with televised tales of domestic horror.
And to that latter category right now we must add 0800 double-one... DOUBLE-ONE. Yes, Esther's publicity drive has run a drill into the zeitgeist and into every child's head. And many of us will watch tonight as ChildLine is launched with televised tales of domestic horror.
Harriet: "The yew tree is Jesus, so it's gonna be… I mean it ought to be really apparent... and round its bottom in a sausage... ANNIE DON'T LEAVE ME! ... There's a sausage at the bottom of this yew tree..."
Annie: "Look, this is a family show for goodness sake, Harriet!"
Harriet: "What?"
Harriet: "The yew tree is Jesus, so it's gonna be… I mean it ought to be really apparent... and round its bottom in a sausage... ANNIE DON'T LEAVE ME! ... There's a sausage at the bottom of this yew tree..."
Annie: "Look, this is a family show for goodness sake, Harriet!"
Harriet: "What?"
There's a good dozen or two phone numbers rattling about in my head. Several are childhood friends' numbers that are slowly disintegrating. There's the biggies like 01 811 8055 and 0(8)1 811 8181. There's the ad jingles — 0891 50 50 50 — and the charity ad jingles like Leeds 448199.
There's a good dozen or two phone numbers rattling about in my head. Several are childhood friends' numbers that are slowly disintegrating. There's the biggies like 01 811 8055 and 0(8)1 811 8181. There's the ad jingles — 0891 50 50 50 — and the charity ad jingles like Leeds 448199.
Most kids at the time will go on to threaten the parents with a call to 0800 1111 to try to get their own way. Though that novelty soon wears off. Hopefully the Patrick Stewarts of our generation (and other such Children in Need) got summat more useful from it than a joke and an earworm.
Most kids at the time will go on to threaten the parents with a call to 0800 1111 to try to get their own way. Though that novelty soon wears off. Hopefully the Patrick Stewarts of our generation (and other such Children in Need) got summat more useful from it than a joke and an earworm.
Clue four:
At the Forest of Cards north of Lapworth Locks. On the Master's mount find the Jack in the box.
Clearly the editors are being driven as mad as Harriet in this one, since we get the same shot of Nettie drawing a line, twice in quick succession.
Clue four:
At the Forest of Cards north of Lapworth Locks. On the Master's mount find the Jack in the box.
Clearly the editors are being driven as mad as Harriet in this one, since we get the same shot of Nettie drawing a line, twice in quick succession.
It's the Vincent Price episode of the Muppets, but I was probably watching Coronation Street. After that, a new game show: "Strike it Lucky", which I almost certainly DID watch. Glorious.
Later, Edwood Wardwood is the Equaliser for the first time, which probably meant bedtime.
It's the Vincent Price episode of the Muppets, but I was probably watching Coronation Street. After that, a new game show: "Strike it Lucky", which I almost certainly DID watch. Glorious.
Later, Edwood Wardwood is the Equaliser for the first time, which probably meant bedtime.
Of course they're too far behind to complete this clue which involves flying to Meriden, finding a ladder, using it to climb a flag pole, and lowering the flag to secure the little gold(!) brooch at its centre. Still, £500 in Martin's pocket.
Of course they're too far behind to complete this clue which involves flying to Meriden, finding a ladder, using it to climb a flag pole, and lowering the flag to secure the little gold(!) brooch at its centre. Still, £500 in Martin's pocket.
After some searching, Annie finds the clue printed, non-standardly, on the back of a Jack:
Take an easting to the centre of this blessed plot and strike the standard to get to the heart of the matter
Harriet (who does not know her east from her west) summons Martin through gritted teeth
After some searching, Annie finds the clue printed, non-standardly, on the back of a Jack:
Take an easting to the centre of this blessed plot and strike the standard to get to the heart of the matter
Harriet (who does not know her east from her west) summons Martin through gritted teeth
Four minutes behind schedule.
Clue three:
On the banks of the Cole, at a Hobbity hole, look on the revolving buckets.
Harriet: "It's my worst book, is The Hobbit!"
Martin (sympathetically): "I knowww..."
Meanwhile, Anneka flies over Edge-Bast-On.
Four minutes behind schedule.
Clue three:
On the banks of the Cole, at a Hobbity hole, look on the revolving buckets.
Harriet: "It's my worst book, is The Hobbit!"
Martin (sympathetically): "I knowww..."
Meanwhile, Anneka flies over Edge-Bast-On.
Clue two:
Consider the lilies in the local homophonic queue; but it's Annie's cognomen you're after.
Kenneth, to the contestants: "'local homophonic queue'... well YOU know what that means — I heard you use a word like that earlier."
Clue two:
Consider the lilies in the local homophonic queue; but it's Annie's cognomen you're after.
Kenneth, to the contestants: "'local homophonic queue'... well YOU know what that means — I heard you use a word like that earlier."
They eventually find their way to Longbridge where tensions aren't eased by the fact that the workers in the factory have never seen a woman before. Cue a horrific soundscape of jeering, howling and whistling. When she eventually finds the clue, Annie is understandably keen to get out.
They eventually find their way to Longbridge where tensions aren't eased by the fact that the workers in the factory have never seen a woman before. Cue a horrific soundscape of jeering, howling and whistling. When she eventually finds the clue, Annie is understandably keen to get out.