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With Kylie’s ‘Tension’ tour touching down in the UK this week, it seems appropriate to step back in time to 1989 where she spoke about leaving Neighbours and whether she saw performing music as a long-term plan.

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Published: May 16, 2025 07:00

With Kylie’s ‘Tension’ tour touching down in the UK this week, it seems appropriate to step back in time to 1989 where she spoke about leaving Neighbours and whether she saw performing music as a long-term plan.

With the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today it’s the perfect time to look back to 1977 when Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the south of France to promote his film Pumping Iron.

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Published: May 13, 2025 07:00

With the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicking off today it’s the perfect time to look back to 1977 when Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the south of France to promote his film Pumping Iron.

In 1975, James Hogg took a trip on the world’s third-oldest underground railway in the world and admired what he called the "the world's only living transport museum."

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Published: May 10, 2025 07:30

In 1975, James Hogg took a trip on the world’s third-oldest underground railway in the world and admired what he called the "the world's only living transport museum."

1978: Simon Groom’s ‘Death Slide’ from Tower Bridge Simon Groom enlisted the help of the Royal Marines to attempt to survive a “Death Slide” from the top of London’s Tower Bridge. Will his nerve hold? This clip is not for the faint-hearted!

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Published: May 9, 2025 07:00

1978: Simon Groom’s ‘Death Slide’ from Tower Bridge Simon Groom enlisted the help of the Royal Marines to attempt to survive a “Death Slide” from the top of London’s Tower Bridge. Will his nerve hold? This clip is not for the faint-hearted!

In 1971, Fyfe Robertson had to stretch his not inconsiderable legs to keep up with pint-sized walking enthusiast Louise Todd, during a brisk stroll. Charming stuff.

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Published: May 7, 2025 07:30

In 1971, Fyfe Robertson had to stretch his not inconsiderable legs to keep up with pint-sized walking enthusiast Louise Todd, during a brisk stroll. Charming stuff.

Maternity fashions from 1986! “More shops are carrying maternity wear and not before time.” In 1986 Jane Lomas was on hand to showcase the latest styles in the burgeoning field of maternity fashion.

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Published: May 6, 2025 13:27

Maternity fashions from 1986! “More shops are carrying maternity wear and not before time.” In 1986 Jane Lomas was on hand to showcase the latest styles in the burgeoning field of maternity fashion.

#OnThisDay 1996: Claudia Winkleman had some top tips and choice chat-up lines to help men and women alike, improve their pulling power.

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Published: May 3, 2025 07:30

#OnThisDay 1996: Claudia Winkleman had some top tips and choice chat-up lines to help men and women alike, improve their pulling power.

Happy Birthday to David Beckham who turns 50 today! Twenty years ago, he received the highest award from Blue Peter, a Gold Blue Peter badge in recognition of his sporting achievements.

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Published: May 2, 2025 07:30

Happy Birthday to David Beckham who turns 50 today! Twenty years ago, he received the highest award from Blue Peter, a Gold Blue Peter badge in recognition of his sporting achievements.

#OnThisDay 1992: Comedian Bill Hicks appeared on Pebble Mill to talk about mortality, peace, Satan, the workplace and an idea for a screenplay.

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Published: April 29, 2025 07:00

#OnThisDay 1992: Comedian Bill Hicks appeared on Pebble Mill to talk about mortality, peace, Satan, the workplace and an idea for a screenplay.

With Liverpool clinching their 20th league title at the weekend, there’s no better time to enjoy this clip from 1974, where writer and director Walter McEvoy examined the quasi-religious relationship Liverpool fans have with Anfield's Spion Kop.

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Published: April 28, 2025 09:27

With Liverpool clinching their 20th league title at the weekend, there’s no better time to enjoy this clip from 1974, where writer and director Walter McEvoy examined the quasi-religious relationship Liverpool fans have with Anfield's Spion Kop.

#OnThisDay 1981: Two time Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin Keegan appeared on Blue Peter and came face to face with his own likeness in the shape of a “3D Fabric Portrait” of himself.

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Published: April 27, 2025 07:00

#OnThisDay 1981: Two time Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin Keegan appeared on Blue Peter and came face to face with his own likeness in the shape of a “3D Fabric Portrait” of himself.

#OnThisDay 1991: While Winona Ryder was promoting her forthcoming movie, Mermaids, she talked about how Cher helped her cope with some of the weirder press coverage and how it felt to be the target of the tabloids.

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Published: April 26, 2025 07:00

#OnThisDay 1991: While Winona Ryder was promoting her forthcoming movie, Mermaids, she talked about how Cher helped her cope with some of the weirder press coverage and how it felt to be the target of the tabloids.

#OnThisDay 1973: Two chequebook-owning cats, Quicksilver and Quince, pawed it forward and made a conscience payment to the RSPB.

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Published: April 25, 2025 07:00

#OnThisDay 1973: Two chequebook-owning cats, Quicksilver and Quince, pawed it forward and made a conscience payment to the RSPB.