November 19, 1984 - Southern Daily Echo - Colin Baker makes an appearance for the lighting ceremony in Southhampton.
#ColinBaker #Southampton #throwback #celebritysighting #80snews #historyrecap

August 2, 1983 - Shocking news on the front pages of British magazines of the death of an actor who was to appear in Doctor Who, but the papers played that part up in their headlines.
#throwbackthursday #80snews #doctorwho #britishmagazines #frontpagenews #popculturehistory

November 19, 1982 - Evening Dispatch - Richard Franklin is profiled.
#FlashbackFriday #80snews #profilepiece #historicalprofile #RichardFranklin #EveningDispatch

TEASER TIME!

Episode 11: 80s News Headlines
Out Friday!

This week’s episode is all about the big (and bizarre) news stories of the 1980s.

From the Falklands to Charles & Di, we’ve got the headlines covered.

#OldMatesNewLaughs #Podcast #80sNews #NostalgiaPod #FalklandsWar #RoyalWedding #BandAid

Ripping old news bumpers & promos is incredibly fun 📼🌀—and then sometimes you just get a gem like this 💥. “Sex police strike again”?! 🚨🕵️‍♀️ Tune in at 11 ⏰ (Our archive is on YT!)
#VHSrip #80sNews #LocalTV #RetroPromos #SleepoverTradingCo #FoundFootage #TapeLife
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44 years ago tonight. I was 7 years old at the time and have strong memories of seeing the outpouring of grief on the nightly news. Looking back, I can't help but think of this as the harbinger of the uniquely American disease of gun violence.

#JohnLennon #Beatles #80snews #GenX