The Archers and Crossroads actress Carolyn Jones dies aged 77
The television and theatre star passed away last week following a short illness.
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More World of Sport Wrestling for ITV
ITV has commissioned a further ten episodes of the revamped wrestling series which was a staple part of the ITV schedules in the 70s and 80s.
Timeslip – The Complete Series: DVD Review
ATV Today takes a look at Timeslip – The Complete Series which has been released on DVD today. (June 27th). The release of this classic ITV children’s drama has been issued as part of a limited edition set.
Timeslip, the complete series comes to DVD
Fans of children’s television are in for yet another treat this month, following on from the recent release news that Network are to show the best adventures of Tingha and Tucker on DVD, now ATV children’s drama Timeslip – The Complete Series is to be issued as part of a limited edition set.
Victoria Wood dies aged 62
Comedian and actress Victoria Wood, who shot to fame on ATV’s New Faces talent show in 1974, has died aged 62 after succumbing to cancer.
Beeb release further details on ‘Lost Sitcoms’ remakes
BBC Four will recreate three British classic Lost Sitcoms – Hancock’s Half Hour, Steptoe And Son and Till Death Us Do Part – with a brand new actors forming each shows cast.
ITV reveal more Thunderbirds details
ITV have released more details on their Thunderbirds revival, which sees the classic children’s series of the sixties reworked for a new generation of viewers.
Presenter Shaw Taylor dies
He was one of the founding stars of ATV in 1955, becoming one of ITV’s best known faces over a six decade presenting career. Shaw Taylor, who was still appearing on television in 2014, has died aged 90.
Jane Rossington ‘delighted’ by Crossroads rerun
Actress Jane Rossington who starred in over 3000 episodes of Crossroads has spoken about the shows return to Midland television screens this weekend.
Big Centre TV check back into the Crossroads Motel
It was one of ITV’s most successful soap operas in the 1970s and 80s and now Crossroads, last seen on TV screens in 2003, is to headline the opening night of new Midlands broadcaster Big Centre TV.