A Bunch of BBC Studio Schedules 1965-66

Sometimes, this site indulges in a complicated analysis of TV shows. And sometimes someone just sends me in some scans that are interesting, and I immediately bung them up. Both approaches are valid. After all, how else would you know how much the rhubarb crumble cost at Wood Norton in 1971?

From an anonymous donor, then, here is a bunch of studio schedules detailing what was recorded in various BBC studios at the tail end of 1965, and the start of 1966. It is not in any way comprehensive, but it is in every sense fascinating. I’ve put the odd note here and there, but I’ve deliberately not said much; the whole joy of these schedules is flicking your eye across them, and seeing what programmes catch your eye.

(Presenting these things is never easy online. Click/tap on each image for a larger version.)

25th – 31st December 1965, TC1/TC2/TC3/TC4

The Doctor Who episode recorded in TC3 on the 31st December was Episode 10 of The Daleks’ Master Plan, “Escape Switch” – one of only three of the twelve episodes which still survives.

8th – 14th January 1966, TC1/TC2/TC3/TC4

I would do anything to be in TC4 on the 9th January 1966.

8th – 14th January 1966, TC5/TC7

Bookings for TC6 and TC8 are blank, quite understandably – those studios only opened the following year, in 1967.

8th – 14th January 1966, Television Theatre, Riverside Studio 1, Riverside Studio 2

Even though I know damn well that the BBC used Riverside for years, I find it oddly easy to forget. It’s so easy to get yourself locked into only thinking about TV Centre; there sheets are a good reminder that the BBC owned and used many other studios over the years too.

15th – 21st January 1966, Television Theatre, Riverside Studio 1, Riverside Studio 2