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All the things that used to happen in this small space: Swarming with kids, boxing kangaroos, custard pies and buckets, then the news the rest of the week, Crossroads next door, New Faces with great big audience studios... this hive of activity... Chris Tarrant remembers his time on Tiswas in Studio 3 of the ATV Centre, Birmingham, affectionately known as ATVLand . This 5 x 45 minute documentary tells the story of ATV Centre from its beginnings in 1970 to its ultimate closure in 1997, celebrating the great programmes that came from the studios throughout its working life including TV favourites Golden Shot, Bullseye, Tiswas and Crossroads & Spitting Image alongside regional news ATV Today and Central News and, and wealth of regional programming such as England Their England and Here & Now. From ATVLand In Colour includes a wealth of unseen and newly restored archive film sourced from the Media Archive for Central England and featuring rare behind the scenes footage and regional news and programming, much of which has not seen since broadcast, plus interviews exclusive to this DVD with those who worked at the centre, including Jim Bowen, Bob Carolgees, Reg Harcourt, Jane Rossington, Chris Tarrant, Shaw Taylor and Bob Warman. In five episodes, follow ATV s move to new premises for the age of colour broadcasting and the eventual opening of ATV Centre in 1970. Then watch the story of the studios in operation throughout the 1970s remembered by those who were involved, through to the 1980s and the dawn of Central Television which brought changes in layout to the studios and a wealth of great programmes. Then discover how the studios look today and take a nostalgic look back at the hive of activity at the centre with a montage of behind the scenes archive from the ATV & Central days. Produced by ATVLAND.productions for the Media Archive for Central England in Association with ITV Studios Global Entertainment Ltd.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
As time marches on, there is an increasingly numerous and diverse product on DVD and Blu-ray available for those who appreciate and value archive British television. And long may it continue too!
However, once in a while comes a release which does something a little different. This is one of them.
Looking behind the scenes at ATV (and latterly Central) covering nearly three decades, this two-disc set, clearly produced by those who care and have an enthusiasm for UK television heritage, uses a wealth of archive material to illustrate a fascinating history.
At a little over four hours in length, this is about as comprehensive a history as one is likely to see, outside a weighty written tome on the subject. Presented on DVD however, this proves to be far more accessible.
And if you might have a suspicious preconception that such a release might be rather dusty, dry and academic, let me reassure you it isn't. There are clips included that will have you grinning like a Cheshire cat!
Should you be an archive television enthusiast, or simply someone curious about a television studio complex that produced some memorable programmes between the early 1970s and late 1990s, then this without doubt should be on your wish list.
And given the amount of unique archive material used in illustration across both discs, it's surprisingly good value too.
I can only hope, after watching this, that other former ITV companies like Thames, LWT or Granada one day will have a similar collected history released to join this one.
As this DVD set amply demonstrates, there was more to a television company than just the programmes it once produced.
However, once in a while comes a release which does something a little different. This is one of them.
Looking behind the scenes at ATV (and latterly Central) covering nearly three decades, this two-disc set, clearly produced by those who care and have an enthusiasm for UK television heritage, uses a wealth of archive material to illustrate a fascinating history.
At a little over four hours in length, this is about as comprehensive a history as one is likely to see, outside a weighty written tome on the subject. Presented on DVD however, this proves to be far more accessible.
And if you might have a suspicious preconception that such a release might be rather dusty, dry and academic, let me reassure you it isn't. There are clips included that will have you grinning like a Cheshire cat!
Should you be an archive television enthusiast, or simply someone curious about a television studio complex that produced some memorable programmes between the early 1970s and late 1990s, then this without doubt should be on your wish list.
And given the amount of unique archive material used in illustration across both discs, it's surprisingly good value too.
I can only hope, after watching this, that other former ITV companies like Thames, LWT or Granada one day will have a similar collected history released to join this one.
As this DVD set amply demonstrates, there was more to a television company than just the programmes it once produced.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A power house of the ITV network, ATV was one of the big five that provided content for Independent television from 1955.
Responsible for great shows like, `The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Tiswas, Spitting Image, Bullseye and of course the much lamented Soap `Crossroads'.
This 2 Disc set chronicles the inception and operation of 'the most advanced colour TV studio complex of its time' the ATV centre in Broad Street Birmingham. Told by the people who worked there.
Candid contributions from Producer/ Director Peter Harris, very amusing anecdotes from comedian Jim Bowen, and a fascinating insight into the day to day operation of the news and presentation departments from Bob Warman and many others. If you're a Tiswas fan, you will want to hear the reminiscences of Chris Tarrant. Equally fans of Crossroads will enjoy Jane Rossington's tales from the set of that famous motel. This is a complete history of Associated Television's output, also cataloguing the wealth of local and minority programming produced for the Midlands region.
The story is told in five parts entitled, `An Exciting new facility', `The Dawn of Colour'
`The Colour Heyday' `A New Era' and `The End of an Era' Total Running Time 245 Minutes)
We are taken back to the beginnings of the company in Aston when they shared facilities with ABC Television under the banner of Alpha Television, then the migration to the new prestigious broadcasting complex, the end of ATV and finally the start of Central television and beyond.
This is a comprehensive story of a treasured era in British Television. Narrated and produced by Lee Bannister. Without doubt this has been a labour of love, well crafted, rich in facts and archive content, this is a must have for any TV buff or aficionado.
Distributed by the Media Archive of Central England (MACE) and available from Amazon.
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Responsible for great shows like, `The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares, Tiswas, Spitting Image, Bullseye and of course the much lamented Soap `Crossroads'.
This 2 Disc set chronicles the inception and operation of 'the most advanced colour TV studio complex of its time' the ATV centre in Broad Street Birmingham. Told by the people who worked there.
Candid contributions from Producer/ Director Peter Harris, very amusing anecdotes from comedian Jim Bowen, and a fascinating insight into the day to day operation of the news and presentation departments from Bob Warman and many others. If you're a Tiswas fan, you will want to hear the reminiscences of Chris Tarrant. Equally fans of Crossroads will enjoy Jane Rossington's tales from the set of that famous motel. This is a complete history of Associated Television's output, also cataloguing the wealth of local and minority programming produced for the Midlands region.
The story is told in five parts entitled, `An Exciting new facility', `The Dawn of Colour'
`The Colour Heyday' `A New Era' and `The End of an Era' Total Running Time 245 Minutes)
We are taken back to the beginnings of the company in Aston when they shared facilities with ABC Television under the banner of Alpha Television, then the migration to the new prestigious broadcasting complex, the end of ATV and finally the start of Central television and beyond.
This is a comprehensive story of a treasured era in British Television. Narrated and produced by Lee Bannister. Without doubt this has been a labour of love, well crafted, rich in facts and archive content, this is a must have for any TV buff or aficionado.
Distributed by the Media Archive of Central England (MACE) and available from Amazon.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have to say that this is one of the best documentarys i have ever seen. The attention to detail is surperb & i found myself glued to the screen from start to finish.
I am by no means a archive television enthusiast & can only name a few of the people interviewed in this film but i found myself fascinated by the attention to detail & actually wanting to know more about some of the programs & presenters featured here.
I have to say that for me Jim Bowen & Chris Tarrant where a highlight, but there's a curtain charm to all the people interviewed here. This definitely a fully comprehensive look at Television from a bygone era & more than sheds a light on just how much british tv has changed through the years.
I only came across this dvd by chance & after watching the trailer i decided to tie it a go & i can honestly say that i am glad that i did.
I have since shared this dvd with my parents who were equally thrilled with it & could see that it was a televisual trip down memory lane for them.
So if like me, your a casual docmentary fan or a outright enthusiast you will definitely find something of interest here.
I am by no means a archive television enthusiast & can only name a few of the people interviewed in this film but i found myself fascinated by the attention to detail & actually wanting to know more about some of the programs & presenters featured here.
I have to say that for me Jim Bowen & Chris Tarrant where a highlight, but there's a curtain charm to all the people interviewed here. This definitely a fully comprehensive look at Television from a bygone era & more than sheds a light on just how much british tv has changed through the years.
I only came across this dvd by chance & after watching the trailer i decided to tie it a go & i can honestly say that i am glad that i did.
I have since shared this dvd with my parents who were equally thrilled with it & could see that it was a televisual trip down memory lane for them.
So if like me, your a casual docmentary fan or a outright enthusiast you will definitely find something of interest here.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Loved seeing the 238 bus on the titles too!
This caught my attention having spent 18 years (1986-2004) growing up six miles from Birmingham, although I'd missed the 'glory days' of ATV and mostly remember the Central... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DTdh
Not so good technically!
A fantastic insight to the world of ATV spoilt by lip sync problems, hopefully rectified by returning this set and ordering another!
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Gary Gee
an extraordinary achievement !
Late last night i decided to watch the first episode before bedtime........i ended up sitting transfixed for 4 hours !
this is a unique work...... Read more
this is a unique work...... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrew Sims
Absolutely fascinating! A superb documentary.
Having grown up in the ATV region and, more specifically, having loitered outside the old Bridge Street base 'star spotting' for many a day when I was a lad, I was really looking... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Al
A wonderful labour of love...
This DVD is everything the TV forums told me it was - full of insights into television's Golden Age and of interest even to those who weren't brought up with ATV's local output... Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. HICKMAN
Buy it and remember the great days of ATV
A real labour-of-love by the producers for this celebratory, upbeat look at the former ITV broadcaster for the Midlands. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anthony Harrison
The best documentary I have ever seen...
First and foremost, I am a 16 year old. Now usually, this type of DVD would most certainly NOT appeal to a typical 16 year old, but this has appealed to me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Loydall
A great piece of work
Like others have said, this set was clearly a labour of love, and it absolutely shows. It's packed full of rare clips from the 60s through to the 80s. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Radio Mike
An excellent documentary about regional TV in the Midlands
I thoroughly enjoyed watching "From ATVLand in Colour", so much so that I watched all five parts of the documentary in one day. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. A. J. Tennant
A facsinating look back at ITV in the Midlands
For anybody interested in the history of ITV in the Midlands, I would rcommend this DVD.
It is filled with interviews from many recognisable faces, and hs a very... Read more
It is filled with interviews from many recognisable faces, and hs a very... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. P. M. Danks
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