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As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part.

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Published: April 26, 2026 07:00

As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part. …

As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part.

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Published: April 26, 2026 07:00

As athletes gather in England's capital city, we look back to 1981 when the first ever official London Marathon took place. A few days before the event, Blue Peter showed off some of the technology which would keep track of the 7,500 runners taking part. …

#OnThisDay 1985: Whistle Test looked at the boom in pop merchandise where bands were selling nearly as many t-shirts as records. Also on hand to give his in-depth analysis of the band mech industry was Paul Morley of ZZT Records.

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Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

#OnThisDay 1985: Whistle Test looked at the boom in pop merchandise where bands were selling nearly as many t-shirts as records. Also on hand to give his in-depth analysis of the band mech industry was Paul Morley of ZZT Records. Video

From childhood favourite ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’, to the sleepless night inducing ‘Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep’, these were some of the most popular children’s books in a Birmingham library in 1980.

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Published: April 20, 2026 07:00

From childhood favourite ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’, to the sleepless night inducing ‘Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep’, these were some of the most popular children’s books in a Birmingham library in 1980. Video

#OnThisDay 1965: The island of Foulness in Essex was in the spotlight when reporter Cathal O’Shannon applied for a permit to visit. The island has been used by the British Army since the 1800s but is also home to a small civilian population.

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Published: April 15, 2026 07:00

#OnThisDay 1965: The island of Foulness in Essex was in the spotlight when reporter Cathal O’Shannon applied for a permit to visit. The island has been used by the British Army since the 1800s but is also home to a small civilian population. Video

1984: Do you hate Mondays? In April 1984 Breakfast Time took to the streets of London to tackle an age old debate – is Monday really the worst day of the week?

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Published: April 13, 2026 07:00

1984: Do you hate Mondays? In April 1984 Breakfast Time took to the streets of London to tackle an age old debate – is Monday really the worst day of the week? Video

#OnThisDay 1990: A new continuing drama set in Twin Peaks, a fictional town in Washington State, premiered in America. The Late Show looked at the appeal of this groundbreaking series and spoke to its co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost.

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Published: April 8, 2026 07:00

#OnThisDay 1990: A new continuing drama set in Twin Peaks, a fictional town in Washington State, premiered in America. The Late Show looked at the appeal of this groundbreaking series and spoke to its co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost. Video

Since 1770 the village of Hallaton has had an annual Easter Monday battle with locals from the neighbouring village of Medbourne. The day starts with Hare Pie-Scrambling where pieces of pie are blessed and thrown into the crowd, followed by a sport with few rules; Bottle-Kicking.

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Published: April 6, 2026 07:00

Since 1770 the village of Hallaton has had an annual Easter Monday battle with locals from the neighbouring village of Medbourne. The day starts with Hare Pie-Scrambling where pieces of pie are blessed and thrown into the crowd, followed by a sport with…

It’s the day when hot cross buns are traditionally eaten but what do you do if you suddenly find yourself with a quarter of a million of them on your hands? When a supermarket cancelled its order, one man found himself trying to sell mountains of the buns in just three days.

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Published: April 3, 2026 07:00

It’s the day when hot cross buns are traditionally eaten but what do you do if you suddenly find yourself with a quarter of a million of them on your hands? When a supermarket cancelled its order, one man found himself trying to sell mountains of the buns…

#OnThisDay 1985: Regional youth programme RPM celebrated the 25th anniversary of Dr Martens boots by inviting DM wearers Alexei Sayle and musician Paul King to reflect back on the cultural impact of this iconic footwear brand. Other sturdy footwear is available.

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Published: April 2, 2026 07:00

#OnThisDay 1985: Regional youth programme RPM celebrated the 25th anniversary of Dr Martens boots by inviting DM wearers Alexei Sayle and musician Paul King to reflect back on the cultural impact of this iconic footwear brand. Other sturdy footwear is…