TSW Programmes 01/01/82 - 31/12/92 [ Main | News | Programmes | Continuity | ITV South West Index ]

The Opening Show (1982) While most of the ITV Network offered big name entertainment on New Year's Day, TSW viewers suffered this self-indulgent "meet the team" affair. Even TSW's MD, Harry Turner, mocked the show. And who better to present it than someone with no connections to the region - Lennie Bennett!

Gardens For All (1982) This is the one. TSW's immensely popular gardening show ran throughout its ten years and made a star of bearded Morris dancer Terry Underhill. The music, "Country Air" by Ed Welch, was infectious too. After TSW Terry went into oblivion, despite being the gardening correspondent for a now-defunct local paper.

A Day In The Life Of...Beryl Cook (1982) One of TSW's first award-winning documentaries, focusing on saucy Plymouth artist Beryl Cook. The programme was repeated on TSW's last day.

Owzat! (1982) Big names from the world of cricket including Ian Botham featured in this Sunday morning series.

Scene South West: Lazy Daze (1983) The award-winning Scene South West documentary focusing on the annual Elephant Fayre at St Germans, Cornwall. Hippies of the world unite!

Judi (1984) The South West's favourite funnygirl got her own late-night show in 1984, complete with infectious theme tune. Highlights included spaghetti-making and Judi's attempt at being a one-man band.

Holiday Happenings (1984) Can't remember this myself but it appears to be a what's on guide for visitors to the region, with the emphasis on foreign tourists as Rene Wyndham demonstrates her multilingual talents.

What's Ahead (1984) Not much you can say about this really - TSW's weekly what's on guide shown every Friday. Originally What's Ahead had its own titles but within a few years that was ditched in favour of footage connected with items featured in the programme.

Judi Goes On Holiday (1985) We just couldn't get enough of our Judi! The following year she was let out of the studio to visit the South West's top holiday attractions.

Scene South West: A Nip In The Air (1985) Another light-hearted documentary, telling the story of a fly living on the River Stour in Blandford, Dorset. The insect, normally found in the Himalayas, attacks only the women folk of the town. Ouch!

TSW Farming Week (mid-1980s) Before he was famous...Ron Bendell, himself a farmer, presented TSW's weekly agricultural round-up. He remained there for years barely noticed until Westcountry made him a celebrity as their weatherman.

Sportsweek (1986) A stunt plane heralds the start of the weekly sports round-up. By 1990 the programme was dropped.

Freeze Frame (1986) While the rest of the network had their own Saturday morning show TSW gave us Freeze Frame, a locally-produced magazine for youngsters. Originally called "The Saturday Show", it was renamed when Central launched a show with the same name. Ian Calvert presented, with Rachel Watkiss and later Carrie Gray (seen here).

Treasures of the Mindlord (1986) TSW was not know for its contributions to Children's ITV. But in 1986 it produced a ground-breaking adventure game, Treasures of the Mindlord, setting the precedent for shows such as Knightmare. Yes, this really was hi-tech stuff for its time, even the BBC Model B micros.

That's My Dog (1986) One of TSW's few exports to the network, this embarrassing quiz was hosted by Derek Hobson. Families would try and get their pooch to win cash prizes. The series ran from 1984 to 1988.

Gus Honeybun Video (1987) Gus's theme tune even got its own video, and here is a short extract as seen on "40 Years Of ITV". Sorry about the editing!

Bats In The Belfry (1987) A forerunner to the popular "Cobblestones, Cottages & Castles" in which David Young looked at obscure and strange buildings in the South West. This edition focuses on strange burial plots!

Interpub '87 (1987) Good clean fun down at the local as teams compete against each other in rounds of arm-wrestling, general knowledge and skittles. Pete Barraclough presents, assisted by Ron Bendell and Ruth Langsford.

That's My Dog (1988) We're back in the doghouse, two years later. In 1991 an Oracle viewer said TSW's franchise loss was "a fate they well deserved just for making That's My Dog"!

That's My Dog Closing Titles (1988) Probably the show's only saving grace - this sequence comes from the same episode.

Friday People (1988) It's the end of the week, so Kenneth MacLeod brings us this variety magazine featuring a host of local entertainers and characters.

Interpub '88 (1988) The third and final series.

Cobblestones, Cottages & Castles (1990) David Young's highly popular series in which he explored the architectural beauty of the South West. Tim Freke provided the memorable theme tune; this was the only TSW programme which survived the transition to Westcountry. In memory of David Young.

Cobblestones, Cottages & Castles End titles (1990) More of that great music as David and Oliver walk off into the sunset.

TSW Community Action (1992) TSW's weekly ten-minute slot was presented by Rene Wyndham, and looked at various social action and community issues.

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