Described as “one of the most innovative and daring television programmes ever conceived” by the BFI, Spitting Image was first broadcast on ITV all the way back in 1984 and continued to mercilessly caricature the great and the good of British society (and beyond) till 1996.
The London 1948 Olympics were officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad, and the first to follow a 12 year hiatus caused by World War II. Dubbed the Austerity Olympics, due to the aftermath of the War, no new venues were built. The Empire Stadium and Empire Pool at Wembley Park were among the main venues.
The BBC bought the rights for £1,000 - around £73,000 in today's money - and broadcast to to a service that was officially only available in the London area.
Hosted once again by Darren Altman, and with questions coming from across all 15 regions and nations, come and join us to test your knowledge of all things telly and be thoroughly entertained. Compete as a team or as an individual, we don’t mind so long as you sign up here – and it’s free!
Still no prizes but get in the mince pies, mull that wine and dust down your festive glad rags as we go across the country with questions thrown out with seasonal aplomb! Join host Darren Altman on the 9th December at 7.30pm for a test of your TV knowledge - whether you're in a team or playing alone we can guarantee a night of good-hearted competition with live chat! What's not to like... Sign up here!
Hosted by Darren Altman — comedy impressionist, stand-up and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist — the RTS invites you to test your knowledge of television from our nations and regions. RTS London, Midlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Yorkshire compete to see which committee can produce the most difficult questions! Are you up to the challenge? Whether playing as a team or individually, you don't want to miss this so book now and we will email you with the YouTube link.
And RTS Members can receive 20% off the total food bill Monday to Friday at Bardolino Restaurant Birmingham.
David Abraham is co-founder of Wonderhood Studios and a former chief executive of Channel 4 and UKTV. He is a passionate advocate of public service broadcasting in the UK and throughout his extensive media career has navigated through rapid shifts in technology, business models and ownership.
You can either bring a team of up to six people in total, or we can match-make teams on the night - everyone is welcome! Have an evening of brain-scratching combat with drinks and other refreshments are available. There will be an entry fee of £10 per team (payable in cash on the night) which will go towards RTS Student Bursaries. It'll be all over by 9:00pm with the announcement of the champions!
