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Fireman Sam's Bumper Video - Telly Trouble

**Fireman Sam's Bumper Video - Telly Trouble and Six Other Fantastic Stories** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 7th February 2000.

## Description

Fireman Sam is back in seven brilliant episodes featuring all your favourite friends from Pontypandy.

## Episode Info

1. Telly Trouble - Today is a special day for Station Officer Steele. He's trimmed his moustache for his appearance on television on
Today Wales. Could this be fame at last? (From 2 on 1 Fireman Sam and
Spot of Bother)

2. Dilys' Forgetful Day - It's all happening in Pontypandy today! Dilys has lost her memory after a fall and thinks she's Bella
Lasagne, the local cafe owner. Meanwhile Fireman Sam has a new recruit,
Firefighter Penny Morris... (The Very Best of Fireman Sam and Spot of
Bother)

3. Disaster for Dinner - Fireman Sam's mechanical chef promises to cook up a treat for teatime. But when Rosa the cat's curiosity gets
the better of her, the only thing on the menu is trouble... (Disaster
for Dinner)

4. Deep Trouble for Sam - When Fireman Sam goes to weed Penny's cottage garden, it should be a simple job. So why has Firefighter Penny
 Morris been called out to help? (From Fireman Sam's Bumper Video and
The New Adventures of Fireman Sam)

5. Lost in the Fog - What with the smell of Norman's stink bombs and a thick fog getting worse by the minute - it's no fun in
Pontypandy at the moment... (From Bentley the Robot)

6. Bentley the Robot - Sam's latest invention, Bentley the Robot, is introduced to everyone in Pontypandy. What a help he will be
around the station! The only problem is, naughty Norman Price had found a
 way of tampering with his programming... (From Bentley the Robot and
The Very Best of Fireman Sam 2)

7. Trevor's Training - It's all go at Pontypandy fire station with Trevor on a part time fireman coruse. But as Fire Station Officer
Stelle sets up a drill for him, it looks as though trouble with Dilys's
drains will give him some real experience... (From 2 on 1 Fireman Sam
and Treasure Hunt)

## Trivia

An image of Penny Morris flying Sarah and James's model airplane from the "Lost Ring" episode is pictured on the back cover.

## Trailers and Info

The BBC Worldwide titles for children advert from 1999 with clips of
"Teletubbies", "Postman Pat", "Fireman Sam", "Pingu" and "Noddy" which
appear on videos, audio cassettes, books, activity books, sticker books,
 bathtime books, magazines and CD-Rom.
BBC Children's Brilliant Favourites

**BBC Children's Brilliant Favourites** is a UK VHS Released by BBC in 1999

## Description

Postman Pat, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Pingu and Teletubbies are all having
fun together in this tape which includes over an hour of brilliant
adventures with these fantastic characters!

## Episodes

1. Postman Pat Paints The Ceiling
2. Noddy and the Missing Hats
3. Fireman Sam - Sam's Day Off
4. Pingu At The Doctors
5. Teletubbies - Rolling
A Song for Europe 1990

**A Song for Europe 1990** is a UK VHS release by BBC on 1st June 1995.

## Description

The final selection of the entry for the **United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990** was made by popular vote from a choice of eight songs.

## National final

The 1990 edition of *A Song for Europe* was held in London on 30 March. Terry Wogan presided over the eight finalists and a panel of 'experts' was assembled to comment on each of the entries. The panel was composed of Gloria Hunniford, Tim Rice, Cathy McGowan and Gary Davies.

### The songs

Opening the contest was Kelly with a power ballad called "Better Be Good to Me". At the time, Kelly Wilde was an established act on the gay circuit.

The second entry was a big show ballad, "That Old Feeling Again" performed by Stephen Lee Garden and composed by former UK entrant Mike Moran.

Thom Hardwell was the singer and composer of the uptempo "Never Give Up", a song which received unfavourable comments from panelist Cathy McGowan.

Composer Paul Curtis, a familiar contest figure between 1975 and 1986, returned to the national final with "Give a Little Love Back to the World". The performer of this anthemic number was 15-year-old Emma from Bridgend.

Perhaps the best-known competitor in 1990 was former Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown. His entry was a standard middle-of-the-road rock ballad called "Ball and Chain".

Jewish cantor Simon Spiro sang the ballad "Face in the Crowd".

Kim Goody was a familiar face on children's television in the seventies and eighties. In the national final she sang the nostalgic ballad "Sentimental Again".

Finally, another name from the 1970s, John Miles. He performed another anthemic effort, "Where I Belong", accompanying himself at the piano.

### Results

As in the last two years, a national telephone vote decided the outcome of the contest. Emma (Booth) from Bridgend, South Wales, won with a runaway phone poll of 97,625 calls over 1970s hitmaker John Miles, who polled 38,966.

## Trailers and info

1. The VCI children's trailer from 1995 with clips from "Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie", "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Tots TV", "Rosie and Jim", "Brum", "Sooty and Co." and "The Wind in the Willows".
2. The VCI children's carnival trailer from 1995 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Fourways Farm", "The Wind in the Willows", "Sooty and Co.", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along", "Rosie and Jim" and "Brum".
Bertha - The Flying Bear

**Bertha - The Flying Bear** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 13th July 1987. It contains four episodes from the 1985 children's TV series of "Bertha" which is produced by Woodland Animations Ltd.

## Description

Four delightful episodes from the popular television series about life in the Spottiswood factory. Starring Bertha – the factory machine that can make anything from watering cans to inflatable bears.

## Episodes

1. The Mouse in the Works
2. TOM Gets Lost
3. The Flying Bear
4. The Burglars

## Credits

* Written by Eric Charles
* Narrated by Roy Kinnear
* Voices by Roy Kinnear and Sheila Walker
* Music and Lyrics by Bryan Daly
* Director of Animation: Derek Mogford
* Series Designed and Directed by Ivor Wood
* Film Editor: Martin Bohan
* Song vocals by Guy Fletcher
* Recorded at Havoc House Studios
* Sound by Clive Pendry
* Produced by Woodland Animations Ltd.
* © Woodland Animations Ltd MCMLXXXV

## Opening

* BBC Video copyright warning (1984-1988)
* BBC Video Diamond ident (1981-1988) (opening version with 1984-1988 music)
* Bertha opening titles
* Start of The Mouse in the Works (1985)

## Closing

* End of The Burglars (1985)
* Bertha closing titles
* BBC Video Diamond ident (1981-1988) (closing version with 1984-1988 music and 1986 copyright stamp)
* BBC Video copyright warning (1984-1988)

## Trivia

* All the four episodes on this Bertha video are seen in their original televised form with opening and closing titles at the start and end of each episode.
Dinnerladies - Moods, Party & Nightshift

**Dinnerladies - Moods, Party & Nightshift** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 15th November 1999.

## Trailers and info

The great comedy titles on video and books trailer in 1999 with mixed shots of the comedy shows on video
which are featuring "Monty Python's Flying Circus", "Dinnerladies", "The Fast Show", "Rude for a Reason: Live",
"Are You Being Served?", "Comedy Greats: Marty Feldman", "Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death",
"Only Fools and Horses", "Bang! Bang! It's Reeves and Mortimer", "Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side"
and "Red Dwarf Series VIII" followed by a slide for the "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" book (with a CD)
and the fade to a next slide for the "Jeremy Clarkson: Born to be Riled" book and finally fade to a last slide
for the "Only Fools and Horses: Bible of Peckham {Volume 1}" script book
Beatrix Potter - 2 on 1

**Beatrix Potter - 2 on 1** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 18th August 1997.

## Episodes

* The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
* The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle Duck

## Trailers and info

* The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty", "Christmas Teddy Bear Sing-Along", "Tots Video", "The BFG" and the 'New for 97' overview.
* A slide showing 3 best sellers titles, "Postman Pat and the Hole in the Road", "Open All Hours - Laundry Blues" and "Doctor Who - The Green Death (VHS)".
Jim'll Fix It - Children in Need Compilation

**Jim'll Fix It - Children in Need Compilation** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 9th March 1995.

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection children's trailer from 1995 with clips from "Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie", "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Tots TV", "Rosie and Jim", "Brum", "Sooty and Co." and "The Wind in the Willows".
101 Best Tries

**101 Best Tries** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 3rd November 1986, and then it got re-released on 7th June 1993 by BBC Video.

## Description

If you are an ardent Rugby supporter or just a watcher of the game on television, names like David Duckham, Gerald Davies, Andy Irvine, Mike Gibson or Jean-Pierre Romeu mean just one thing; fast, free, flowing, enterprising and entertaining rugby, often ending in spectacular tries.

This video contains 101 International tries, all of them special in their own way. Some are individual efforts, others involve players from both sides - but they will all be remembered in one way or another.

As Cliff Morgan says in his introduction "The ultimate in rugby is scoring tries" and after that it's uninterrupted tries all the way to the closing credits.

## Opening

1. The Video Collection "New Catalogue" promo from 1986 [announced by Ray Brooks]
2. Warning screen
3. BBC Video Star logo (1980-1988)
4. Start of 101 Best Tries

## Closing

1. End of 101 Best Tries
2. BBC Video Star closing logo (1980-1988)
3. Warning screen

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection "New Catalogue" advert from 1986 which is narrated by Ray Brooks featuring 'Movie Greats' video tiles including...

* a clip of the 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film "It's a Wonderful Life"
* a clip of Laurence Olivier in the 1940 psychological drama film "Rebecca" along with Joan Fontaine.
* a clip of the 1952 Western film "High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
* A still for other movie greats that are available which are "Ring of Brightwater", "Duel in the Sun" and many more to which Ray Brooks announces.
* clips for John Wayne films on video such as the chatting and kissing scene from "The Quiet Man" (1952), brief clips of other movies with John Wayne such as "Rio Grande" (1950), "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1950), "Dark Command" (1940), the punching scene from "Wake of the Red Witch" (1948) and a clip from "Flying Tigers" (1942).
* clips for films starring Cary Grant including a clip of himself with Doris Day in "The Touch of Mink" (1952), a clip of himself with Ingrid Bergman in "Indiscreet" (1958), "Operation Petticoat", "Father Goose", "Bringing Up Baby", "The Green is Greener", and many more...,
* Musicals - Flying Down to Rio, The Gay Divorcee, Young at Heart and many more...,
* Children's Entertainment - Care Bears, The Get Along Gang, ThunderCats, Mask, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, Yogi Bear, The Wind in the Willows and many children's videos.
* The Video Music Collection - Duran and many musical videos. and Sports - Sport Aid, Run the World, Jane Fonda's Workout and many sports videos
BBC Children's Favourites

**BBC Children's Favourites** is a 3rd October 1983 VHS release that is released in the UK by BBC Enterprises Ltd. It contains three 1970's children's BBC favourites by Oliver Postagte and Peter Firmin which are "*Ivor the Engine*", "*Bagpuss*" and the "*Clangers*" which are all filmed by Smallfilms.

The video itself was originally released pre-certed in October 1983. Later on in 1985 it got a repacked cover and a "Uc" rated certificate.

## Description

This BBC video brings together three favourite children's features. Full of fantasy and humour, these charming animations are sure to delight all young children time and time again.

## Programme details

* **"IVOR THE ENGINE"**
* **"BAGPUSS"**
* **"CLANGERS"**

## Trailers and info

### 1985 Re-release

The 1985 Video Collection children's cartoon advert with Mr. T (live action segment), Dastardly and Muttley, Atom Ant, Yogi Bear, Mr. T (cartoon segment), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Top Cat, Winsome Witch, Secret Squirrel, Squiddly Diddly, The Flintstones and Space Ghost.
Fawlty Towers - The Psychiatrist

**Fawlty Towers - The Psychiatrist** is a UK VHS release by BBC Video on October 1984 and it got re-released by BBC Video on 1993 and it got re-released again by BBC Video on 17th October 1994 and it got re-released for one last time by BBC Video on 12th October 1998.

## Description

### 1984 Release

John Cleese based his immortal character, Basil Fawlty, on a genuine West-Country hotelier. That real proprietor deserves warm thanks from millions, for he inspired the most unremittingly funny TV comedy series ever shown. Here is Basil at his maniacal best in three cripplingly-comical shows. And with him, as ever, is the loveably-dence Manuel, the unflappable Polly and Basil's 'little nest of vipers' - his wife Sybil.

### 1994 Release

John Cleese based his immortal character, Basil Fawlty, on a genuine West-Country hotelier. What an inspiration that real proprietor proved to be, sparking off the most unremittingly funny TV comedy series ever shown. And here is Basil at his maniacal best in 3 cripplingly comical shows, now digitally remastered, with the loveable dense dence Manuel, the unflappable Polly and Basil's 'little nest of vipers' - his wife Sybil...

### 1998 Release

In an exclusive interview for this collection, John Cleese talks about the creation of one of the funniest British comedies ever shown. Every aspect of Fawlty Towers is discussed openly and wryly, from the inspiration, the actors and the injuries...

And, John Cleese provides the background to each of these three hilarious classics featuring the unforgettable Basil, loveable dense Manuel, the unflappable Polly and Basil's "little nest of vipers" - his wife Sybil...
Fireman Sam 4 - Snow Business

**Fireman Sam 4 - Snow Business** is a UK VHS release on 2nd October 1989 and 2nd November 1992. It features three episodes of the popular children's series Fireman Sam, including the 20 minute Christmas special "Snow Business" and two series 2 episodes that were debuted on BBC TV from 29th November to 13th December 1988.

## Description

Enjoy more exciting antics of Fireman Sam, everyone's favourite fireman, as he stars in three new entertaining episodes featuring a host of delightful characters from Pontypandy, a small town somewhere in the hills and valleys of Wales.

## Episodes

1. Snow Business
2. The Great Inventor
3. The Wishing Well

## Credits

Based on the television series produced by Bumper Films Ltd for S4C-Channel 4 Wales - and Prism Art and Design Ltd

Original idea by: Dave Gingell and Dave Jones. Assisted by Mike Young
Characters and Storylines created by: Rob Lee
Written by: Nia Ceidiog
Music by: Ben Heneghan and Ian Lawson
Lyrics by Robin Lyons Sung by: Maldwyn Pope
Produced and Directed by: John Walker and Ian Frampton

Fireman Sam © 1985 Prism Art and Design Ltd. © 1988 S4C- Channel 4 Wales

Also Available: FIREMAN SAM • The HERO NEXT DOOR BBC 4101
FIREMAN SAM 2 • LOST CAT BBCV 4137
FIREMAN SAM 3 • SAM'S DAY OFF BBCV 4197

## Opening

1. Warning screen (1988-1991)
2. BBC Video Globe 1988-1991 logo
3. BBC Video slide - (3 Fireman Sam Videos - The Hero Next Door/Lost Cat/Sam's Day Off)
4. Fireman Sam 4 - Snow Business title card
5. Fireman Sam intro
6. Start of Snow Business (1988)

## Closing

1. End of The Wishing Well (1988)
2. Fireman Sam closing credits
3. BUMPER FILMS for S4C and Prism Art and Design Limited with thanks to the Fire Service
4. BBC Video Globe 1988-1991 closing logo
5. Warning screen (1988-1991)

## Trailers and info

### Original 1989 release

A slide presenting the stoic man voiceover that says "You can also see Fireman Sam's other three videos, "The Hero Next Door", "Lost Cat" and "Sam's Day Off"."

### 1992 re-release

A slide that presents six **"Fireman Sam"** titles that are also available on BBC Video, including 1:"The Hero Next Door", 2:"Lost Cat", 3:"Sam's Day Off", 4:"Norman's Pitfall", 5:"All in a Good Cause" and 6:"The Very Best of Fireman Sam".
Noddy 2 - Noddy and the Kite

**Noddy 2 - Noddy and the Kite** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 5th April 1991.

## Episodes

* Noddy and the Kite
* Noddy and His Bell
* Noddy and Martha Monkey
* Noddy's New Friend

## Trailers

1. Video Collection International children's promo from 1993 (announced by Sophie Aldred)
2. Tracking control screen
3. Warning screen
4. BBC Video 1991-1997 logo
5. BBC Video slide (Noddy and the Naughty Tail/Noddy audio cassette)
6. Noddy 2 - Noddy and the Kite title card
7. Noddy's Toyland Adventures intro
8. Start of Noddy and the Kite (1989)

## Closing

1. End of Noddy's New Friend (1988)
2. Noddy's Toyland Adventures closing
3. Produced for BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall
4. BBC Video 1991-1997 ending logo
5. Warning screen

## Trailers and info

* The Video Collection children's trailer from 1993 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Rosie and Jim", "Tots TV", and "The Wind in the Willows".
* A slide showing "Noddy and the Naughty Tail" and a Noddy audio cassette.
A Song for Europe 1981

**A Song for Europe 1981** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 7th April 1986.

## Description

A programme to choose the song which will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin on 4 April. The eight finalists will perform live before an invited audience at the Television Theatre, London. Juries from seven regions will vote for the winning song.

## Songs

1. Headache - Not Without Your Ticket (Don't Go)
2. Gary Benson - All Cried Out
3. Unity - For Only a Day
4. Beyond - Wish
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
6. Gem - Have You Ever Been in Love
7. Lezlee Carling - Where Are You Now
8. Liquid Gold - Don't Panic

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection advert of "Stars upon stars upon stars" in 1986 which features:

* Brief clips from various VHS titles that jump into shot one by one which are"Minder on the Orient Express"(George Cole and Dennis Waterman scenes), "Young at Heart" (Frank Sinatra scene), John Wayne as "The Quiet Man" (train carriage window scene), "Young at Heart" (Doris Day scene), "The Gay Divorcee" (Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dancing scene) "Mr. T." (live action sequence from the "Mr. T" cartoon show), a scene of Jasper Carrott's 1979 live stage show, Barry Manilow (singing on stage from "Live At The Greek") and a football match.

The brief scene of the Video Collection logo plays for one quick first second as comes...

* A clip from the 1933 musical film of "Flying Down to Rio" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
* A clip from the 1951 action war movie of ""Flying Leathernecks" starring John Wayne.
* A clip from the 1946 epic Western film of "Duel in the Sun" starring Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones.
* A clip from the 1960 romantic comedy film of "The Grass is Greener" starring Robert Mitchum and Cary Grant
* A clip from the 1947 fantasy film of "Sinbad the Sailor" starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

The brief scene of the Video Collection logo plays for one second quick second as comes...

* A number of clips from a selection of titles for younger viewers including, "He-Man", "Scooby Goes Hollywood" and "The Wind in the Willows".

The brief scene of the Video Collection logo plays for one third quick second as comes...

* A clip from 1985-1986 British TV crime drama of "Dempsey and Makepeace"
* A clip from the 1985 British comedy/thriller TV film "Minder on the Orient Express"

At the end of this advert The Video Collection logo plays for a long time whilst the announcer informs that all these titles and many more are available in a collector's high street at one unbeatable price and he finally announces people to start their collection today.
Better Play Golf with Peter Alliss

**Play Better Golf with Peter Alliss** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 1989.

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection "New Catalogue" advert from 1986 which is narrated by Ray Brooks featuring 'Movie Greats' video tiles including...

* a clip of the 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film "It's a Wonderful Life"
* a clip of Laurence Olivier in the 1940 psychological drama film "Rebecca" along with Joan Fontaine.
* a clip of the 1952 Western film "High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
* A still for other movie greats that are available which are "Ring of Brightwater", "Duel in the Sun" and many more to which Ray Brooks announces.
* clips for John Wayne films on video such as the chatting and kissing scene from "The Quiet Man" (1952), brief clips of other movies with John Wayne such as "Rio Grande" (1950), "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1950), "Dark Command" (1940), the punching scene from "Wake of the Red Witch" (1948) and a clip from "Flying Tigers" (1942).
* clips for films starring Cary Grant including a clip of himself with Doris Day in "The Touch of Mink" (1952), a clip of himself with Ingrid Bergman in "Indiscreet" (1958), "Operation Petticoat", "Father Goose", "Bringing Up Baby", "The Green is Greener", and many more...,
* Musicals - Flying Down to Rio, The Gay Divorcee, Young at Heart and many more...,
* Children's Entertainment - Care Bears, The Get Along Gang, ThunderCats, Mask, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, Yogi Bear, The Wind in the Willows and many children's videos.
* The Video Music Collection - Duran and many musical videos. and Sports - Sport Aid, Run the World, Jane Fonda's Workout and many sports videos

It starts with a view of the video collection catalogue with a sky background and videos anywhere, one of which is the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Coal and Other Stories VHS, easily identified by the orange background on the cover. The announcer says **"Welcome to The Video Collection. Our brand new catalogue is packed with great films."**

it is followed by a montage of clips of the following and in order:

* Ring of Bright Water
* Richard lll
* Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House
* She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
* Escape to Victory
* The Way Ahead
* Tommy Cooper
* Benny Hill and Friends
* Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
* Tin Tin (The Animated Series)
* Dennis
* Thundercats
* Button Moon
* Teddy Ruxpin
* Music Videos of Phil Collins, Queen and Hot Chocolate under the Gold Rushes range (Possibly a successor to The Video Music Collection range)
* Finally, there are the front cover of two videos, one about making the most of your house and the other Jane fonda's Prime Time Workout

The 1987 promo ends with The Video Collection 1986 logo as the Announcer says: **"Films, cartoons, music and much, much more. A galaxy of entertainment that is close to your high street and part of your home. The Video Collection. Britain's biggest selling video label!"**
Jim'll Fix It - Christmas Special 1989

**Jim'll Fix It - Christmas Special 1989** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 18th November 1998.

## Trailers and info

1. The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty", "Christmas Teddy Bear Sing-Along", "Tots Video", and "The BFG" (the 'New for 97' overview is cut.)
2. The Children's BBC advert of 1998 with many programmes such as "Fireman Sam", "Pingu", "Teletubbies", "Postman Pat", "William's Wish Wellingtons", "Noddy", "Spider", "Oakie Doke" and the "Dinobabies" which appear on videos, audio cassettes, books and activity CD-Rom games.
Noddy - 2 on 1

**Noddy - 2 on 1** is a BBC Worldwide VHS release on 2nd February 1998 in the UK. It contains 8 magical adventures with Noddy from Season 1 of the "Noddy's Toyland Adventures" TV series which is produced for the BBC by Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd in 1992. The episodes on this video are taken from two brilliant previously released videos which are "Noddy and the Naughty Tail" (1992) and "Noddy and the Kite" (1993) together on one great value tape

## Description

8 magical adventures with Noddy

Two brilliant single videos together on one great value tape!

Join Noddy and his friends in Toy Town for eight delightful adventures in this bumper tape!

## Episodes

* Noddy Loses Sixpence
* Noddy and the Goblins
* Noddy and the Naughty Tail
* Noddy and the Pouring Rain
* Noddy and the Kite
* Noddy and his Bell
* Noddy and Martha Monkey
* Noddy's New Friend

## Opening

1. VCI children's promo from 1997 [announced by Jonathan Kydd]
2. Tracking control screen
3. Warning screen
4. BBC Video 1997-2009 logo
5. Children's BBC promo from 1998 [announced by Sophie Aldred]
6. Noddy - 2 on 1 title card
7. Noddy and the Naughty Tail title card
8. Noddy intro
9. Start of Noddy Loses Sixpence (1992)

## Closing

1. End of Noddy's New Friend (1992)
2. Noddy closing
3. Produced by BBC Enterprises by Cosgrove Hall
4. BBC Video 1997-2009 ending logo
5. Warning screen

## Trailers and info

* The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty", "Christmas Teddy Bear Sing-Along", "Tots Video" and "The BFG" (the "New for '97" overview is cut).
* The Children's BBC advert of 1998 with many programmes such as "Fireman Sam", "Pingu", "Teletubbies", "Postman Pat", "William's Wish Wellingtons", "Noddy", "Spider", "Oakie Doke" and the "Dinobabies" which appear on videos, audio cassettes, books and activity CD-Rom games.
ChuckleVision - Goofy Golfers

**ChuckleVision - Goofy Golfers** features three episodes from the popular children's television series *ChuckleVision*, and was released by BBC Video in 5th April 1993.

## Description

(Front)

3 mad episodes with those crazy Chuckle Brothers! AS SEEN ON BBC TV

(Back)

Starring The Chuckle Brothers

Written by The Chuckle Brothers, John Sayle and Martin Hughes

*Welcome to the crazy world of ChuckleVision courtesy of those barmy Chuckle Brothers, Paul and Barry, in 3 mad episodes from their BBC TV series. Whether they're golfing, plumbing or bowling, one thing's certain - there's always plenty to chuckle about!*

## Episodes

* Goofy Golfers
* Plumb Crazy
* Bowl-Derdash

## Trivia

* The *BBC Children's Video* logo is shown on the spine of the cover.
* This is the only VHS volume of ChuckleVision.
Jackanory - Raging Robots and Unruly Uncles

**Jackanory - Raging Robots and Unruly Uncles** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 3rd April 1989.

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection "New Catalogue" advert from 1986 which is narrated by Ray Brooks featuring 'Movie Greats' video tiles including...

* a clip of the 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film "It's a Wonderful Life"
* a clip of Laurence Olivier in the 1940 psychological drama film "Rebecca" along with Joan Fontaine.
* a clip of the 1952 Western film "High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
* A still for other movie greats that are available which are "Ring of Brightwater", "Duel in the Sun" and many more to which Ray Brooks announces.
* clips for John Wayne films on video such as the chatting and kissing scene from "The Quiet Man" (1952), brief clips of other movies with John Wayne such as "Rio Grande" (1950), "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1950), "Dark Command" (1940), the punching scene from "Wake of the Red Witch" (1948) and a clip from "Flying Tigers" (1942).
* clips for films starring Cary Grant including a clip of himself with Doris Day in "The Touch of Mink" (1952), a clip of himself with Ingrid Bergman in "Indiscreet" (1958), "Operation Petticoat", "Father Goose", "Bringing Up Baby", "The Green is Greener", and many more...,
* Musicals - Flying Down to Rio, The Gay Divorcee, Young at Heart and many more...,
* Children's Entertainment - Care Bears, The Get Along Gang, ThunderCats, Mask, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, Yogi Bear, The Wind in the Willows and many children's videos.
* The Video Music Collection - Duran and many musical videos. and Sports - Sport Aid, Run the World, Jane Fonda's Workout and many sports videos

It starts with a view of the video collection catalogue with a sky background and videos anywhere, one of which is the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Coal and Other Stories VHS, easily identified by the orange background on the cover. The announcer says **"Welcome to The Video Collection. Our brand new catalogue is packed with great films."**

it is followed by a montage of clips of the following and in order:

* Ring of Bright Water
* Richard lll
* Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House
* She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
* Escape to Victory
* The Way Ahead
* Tommy Cooper
* Benny Hill and Friends
* Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
* Tin Tin (The Animated Series)
* Dennis
* Thundercats
* Button Moon
* Teddy Ruxpin
* Music Videos of Phil Collins, Queen and Hot Chocolate under the Gold Rushes range (Possibly a successor to The Video Music Collection range)
* Finally, there are the front cover of two videos, one about making the most of your house and the other Jane fonda's Prime Time Workout

The 1987 promo ends with The Video Collection 1986 logo as the Announcer says: **"Films, cartoons, music and much, much more. A galaxy of entertainment that is close to your high street and part of your home. The Video Collection. Britain's biggest selling video label!"**
Oakie Doke and the Lonely Mouse

**Oakie Doke and the Lonely Mouse** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 5th August 1996.

## Episodes

* Oakie Doke and the Lonely Mouse
* Oakie Doke and the Nut Mystery
* Oakie Doke and the Party
* Oakie Doke and the Scooter
* Oakie Doke and the Treasure Hunt

## Trailers and info

* The VCI children's trailer from 1996 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots Video", "Sky Dancers" and "Dragon Flyz".
* A slide showing 6 Animals of Farthing Wood titles, "The Animals of Farthing Wood - The Journey Begins", "The Animals of Farthing Wood - From Copse to Quarry", "The Animals of Farthing Wood - On to White Deer Park", "The Animals of Farthing Wood - The Challenge of Winter", "The Animals of Farthing Wood - Friends and Enemies" and "The Animals of Farthing Wood - New Beginnings".
BBC Wildlife Specials - "Squirrel On My Shoulder" and "Brockside"

**BBC Wildlife Specials - "Squirrel On My Shoulder" and "Brockside"** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 4th April 1988.

## Trailers and Info

It starts with a view of the video collection catalogue with a sky background and videos anywhere, one of which is the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Coal and Other Stories VHS, easily identified by the orange background on the cover. The announcer says **"Welcome to The Video Collection. Our brand new catalogue is packed with great films."**

it is followed by a montage of clips of the following and in order:

* Ring of Bright Water
* Richard lll
* Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House
* She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
* Escape to Victory
* The Way Ahead
* Tommy Cooper
* Benny Hill and Friends
* Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
* Tin Tin (The Animated Series)
* Dennis
* Thundercats
* Button Moon
* Teddy Ruxpin
* Music Videos of Phil Collins, Queen and Hot Chocolate under the Gold Rushes range (Possibly a successor to The Video Music Collection range)
* Finally, there are the front cover of two videos, one about making the most of your house and the other Jane fonda's Prime Time Workout

The 1987 promo ends with The Video Collection 1986 logo as the Announcer says: **"Films, cartoons, music and much, much more. A galaxy of entertainment that is close to your high street and part of your home. The Video Collection. Britain's biggest selling video label!"**
Last of the Summer Wine

**Last of the Summer Wine** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd as a pre-certed video on 1984 and then it got re-released with a 1985-1989 PG rated certificate in 1986 and it finally got re-released with a BBFC 1985-2002 PG rated certificate exclusively to WHSmith stores in the UK with conjunction of BBC Enterprises Ltd on 5th November 1990.
Pingu's Birthday

**Pingu's Birthday** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 4th September 1995.

## Episodes

1. Pingu's Birthday
2. Pingu the Babysitter
3. Pingu and the Game of Fish
4. Pingu Gets a Bicycle
5. Pingu and Papa at the Kindergarten
6. Pingu and the Strangers
7. Pingu Builds a Snowman
8. Pingu's Family Celebrates Christmas

## Trailers and info

* The "Two great new children's videos from the BBC" advert with "The Great Noddy Video" and "Nursery Rhyme Time" that are also available with announcement by Andi Peters. And also BBC on Video
Moondial

**Moondial** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 1990.

## Trailers and info

The Video Collection "New Catalogue" advert from 1986 which is narrated by Ray Brooks featuring 'Movie Greats' video tiles including...

* a clip of the 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film "It's a Wonderful Life"
* a clip of Laurence Olivier in the 1940 psychological drama film "Rebecca" along with Joan Fontaine.
* a clip of the 1952 Western film "High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
* A still for other movie greats that are available which are "Ring of Brightwater", "Duel in the Sun" and many more to which Ray Brooks announces.
* clips for John Wayne films on video such as the chatting and kissing scene from "The Quiet Man" (1952), brief clips of other movies with John Wayne such as "Rio Grande" (1950), "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1950), "Dark Command" (1940), the punching scene from "Wake of the Red Witch" (1948) and a clip from "Flying Tigers" (1942).
* clips for films starring Cary Grant including a clip of himself with Doris Day in "The Touch of Mink" (1952), a clip of himself with Ingrid Bergman in "Indiscreet" (1958), "Operation Petticoat", "Father Goose", "Bringing Up Baby", "The Green is Greener", and many more...,
* Musicals - Flying Down to Rio, The Gay Divorcee, Young at Heart and many more...,
* Children's Entertainment - Care Bears, The Get Along Gang, ThunderCats, Mask, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, Yogi Bear, The Wind in the Willows and many children's videos.
* The Video Music Collection - Duran and many musical videos. and Sports - Sport Aid, Run the World, Jane Fonda's Workout and many sports videos

It starts with a view of the video collection catalogue with a sky background and videos anywhere, one of which is the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Coal and Other Stories VHS, easily identified by the orange background on the cover. The announcer says **"Welcome to The Video Collection. Our brand new catalogue is packed with great films."**

it is followed by a montage of clips of the following and in order:

* Ring of Bright Water
* Richard lll
* Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House
* She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
* Escape to Victory
* The Way Ahead
* Tommy Cooper
* Benny Hill and Friends
* Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
* Tin Tin (The Animated Series)
* Dennis
* Thundercats
* Button Moon
* Teddy Ruxpin
* Music Videos of Phil Collins, Queen and Hot Chocolate under the Gold Rushes range (Possibly a successor to The Video Music Collection range)
* Finally, there are the front cover of two videos, one about making the most of your house and the other Jane fonda's Prime Time Workout

The 1987 promo ends with The Video Collection 1986 logo as the Announcer says: **"Films, cartoons, music and much, much more. A galaxy of entertainment that is close to your high street and part of your home. The Video Collection. Britain's biggest selling video label!"**
Pingu's Big Video

**Pingu's Big Video** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 5th September 1994.

## Description

(Front)

14 of the lovable little penguin's best adventures

(Spine)

14 fun-packed adventures!

(Back)

He's friendly! He's cuddly! He's lovable! He's PINGU!

His adventures on the South Pole have delighted children (and quite a few adults!) both on BBC Television and BBC Video. And now 14 of his best capers have been gathered together on just one video - Pingu's Big Video! So whether he's playing fish tennis with his friend the Seal, looking after his sister Pinga or tobogganing in a barrel - he's always fun and getting into plenty of scrapes. So why not join him?

## Episodes

1. Pingu Looks After the Egg
2. Pingu Plays Fish Tennis
3. The New Arrival
4. Barrel of Fun
5. Lost Baby
6. Little Accidents
7. Grandpa is Ill
8. Jealousy
9. Noise
10. Pingu and the Barrel Organ
11. Pingu Runs Away
12. School Time
13. Pingu's Ice Cave
14. Pingu and Pingu at Home

## Trivia

* A screenshots from the episode *Hello, Pingu* is shown on the front cover, and there are screenshots from the episodes *Sledging* and *Building Igloos* on the back cover. Incidentally, those three episodes are not featured on this release.
* All four previous BBC Video releases of *Pingu* are listed on the back cover.

## Goofs

* The back of the cover states that episodes from all of the previous *Pingu* releases are featured on this video ("previously available on..."), however, no episodes from "Pingu 4 - Pingu the Chef" are actually featured on this compilation, because only episodes from the show's first season are featured.

## Trailers and info

* A slide showing 2 Pingu books and 2 Pingu videos, "Pingu 3 - Hide and Seek" and "Pingu 4 - Pingu the Chef".
BBC Children in Need 1988

**BBC Children in Need 1988** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 26th August 1997.

## Episode Info

1. Part 1 - BBC radio and television studios throughout the country link up for the climax to this year's appeal. Terry Wogan, Sue Cook and Joanna Lumley introduce a star-studded evening of entertainment on BBC1. Last year nearly E14 million was raised, and this money has now been distributed to deprived or handicapped children throughout the UK. Every penny raised goes in direct help to the children, and tonight's programme includes reports on a wide variety of projects that have been helped by your generosity last year. Phone in with your pledge, make a donation, and join in this very special evening.
2. Part 2 - Terry Wogan with more celebrity guests taking your calls and joining in the fun. Sue Cook brings you the latest totals, and brings news of your pledges as the appeal gains momentum. BBC local radio stations and TV studios report on the appeal in your area. Joanna Lumley has examples of how your money helped thousands of children.
3. Part 3 - Terry Wogan Sue Cook and Joanna Lumley introduce the second part of this evening's entertainment. All BBCtv and radio stations are on air to receive your pledges and bring reports on how the appeal is progressing. If you're a cable subscriber in France, Belgium, Holland or Scandinavia, watch out for on-screen messages telling you how you too can join in and help Children in Need.
4. Part 4 - Terry Wogan, Sue Cook, Joanna Lumley plus a host of BBC celebrities link up with radio and television stations all over the country to bring you entertainment and excitement as the phones ring and viewers and listeners join in the fun.
5. Part 5 - The Last Lap, Terry Wogan, Sue Cook, Joanna Lumley plus a galaxy ) If stars from your favourite West End shows preside over the final stages of this year's appeal. As we pass midnight, the pledging continues in a bid to beat last year's record grand total. Phone in with your pledges and help to help Children in Need, and stay tuned for the grand finale!

## Trailers and info

The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty", "Christmas Teddy Bear Sing-Along", "Tots Video", "The BFG" and the 'New for 97' overview.
Doctor Who - Revenge of the Cybermen

**Doctor Who - Revenge of the Cybermen** is a UK VHS release by BBC Enterprises Ltd on 3rd October 1983 and 3rd November 1986 and then re-released in 19th April 1999 by BBC Video.

## Description

From the longest running science fiction series in the world emerged a golden age of classic monsters - memorable grotesques such as the Daleks, Ice Warriors, Sontarans, Yeti and Cybermen!

In this adventure the Doctor, with Sarah and Harry, returns to Space Station Nerva (the scene of adventure) to find that the Tardis has drifted back a few thousand years in time. Plague is raging through the Nerva which is manned by only a handful of frightened survivors. Sarah falls victim to the mystery virus. The Doctor discovers that the Cybermen have taken over the station in order to use it to destroy the planet Voga where there are extensive gold mines. They wish to destroy all the gold in the solar system as it is a deadly metal to them. Will the Doctor manage to defeat the Cybermen and find an antidote to cure Sarah?

## Trailers and info

### 1986 Re-release

The Video Collection "New Catalogue" advert from 1986 which is narrated by Ray Brooks featuring 'Movie Greats' video tiles including...

* a clip of the 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film "It's a Wonderful Life"
* a clip of Laurence Olivier in the 1940 psychological drama film "Rebecca" along with Joan Fontaine.
* a clip of the 1952 Western film "High Noon" starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
* A still for other movie greats that are available which are "Ring of Brightwater", "Duel in the Sun" and many more to which Ray Brooks announces.
* clips for John Wayne films on video such as the chatting and kissing scene from "The Quiet Man" (1952), brief clips of other movies with John Wayne such as "Rio Grande" (1950), "Sands of Iwo Jima" (1950), "Dark Command" (1940), the punching scene from "Wake of the Red Witch" (1948) and a clip from "Flying Tigers" (1942).
* clips for films starring Cary Grant including a clip of himself with Doris Day in "The Touch of Mink" (1952), a clip of himself with Ingrid Bergman in "Indiscreet" (1958), "Operation Petticoat", "Father Goose", "Bringing Up Baby", "The Green is Greener", and many more...,
* Musicals - Flying Down to Rio, The Gay Divorcee, Young at Heart and many more...,
* Children's Entertainment - Care Bears, The Get Along Gang, ThunderCats, Mask, Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends, Yogi Bear, The Wind in the Willows and many children's videos.
* The Video Music Collection - Duran and many musical videos. and Sports - Sport Aid, Run the World, Jane Fonda's Workout and many sports videos
A Song for Europe 1977

**A Song for Europe 1977** is a UK VHS release by BBC Video on 31st May 1982.

## Description

Playing host to the Eurovision Song Contest 1977, the **United Kingdom** was expected to, and did, send an entry to the Contest, which was held in Wembley, London.

The national final to select the entry, *A Song for Europe 1977*, was held on 9 March 1977 at the New London Theatre and presented by Terry Wogan. A national strike prevented the entries from seeing the light of day on television, but *A Song for Europe* was aired on BBC Radio 2.

The song says that when people are in a bad situation they should work to solve problems and not be pessimistic about tragedies. Apparently it represents the situation at the time; Eurovision 1977 was almost canceled due to budget restrictions.

It was performed last and came in 2nd place.

Pete Murray provided the television commentary on BBC 1 and Terry Wogan provided the radio commentary on BBC Radio 2, this would be Wogan's final time he provided the contests commentary for radio, the following year he began regularly presenting the television coverage. The UK spokesperson was Colin Berry, who would present the UK results for a further 25 editions.

## Results

Fourteen regional juries voted on the songs: Bristol, Bangor, Leeds, Norwich, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff, Plymouth, Glasgow, Southampton and London.

"Rock Bottom" won the national and came 2nd in the contest.
BBC Wildlife Specials - "Birds of the Sun God" and "In-Flight Movie"

**BBC Wildlife Specials - "Birds of the Sun God" and "In-Flight Movie"** is a UK VHS release on 5th October 1987. It contins two spectacular nature films narrated by David Attenborough together on one video.

## Description

Two remarkable films about birds from the widely-acclaimed and award-winning television series 'Wildlife on One' made by the BBC Natural History Unit.

## Film Details

* **BIRDS OF THE SUN GOD**

They can hover motionless, fly backwards and even upside down. They lay the smallest eggs, have the fastest wingbeats, have the dazzling plumage of all birds, and one of the 300 different kinds is the smallest warmblooded animal in the world: These astonishing creatures are hummingbirds! This remarkable film tells the fascinating story of the partnership between hummingbirds and plants, a partnership which has lasted three million years.

* **IN-FLIGHT MOVIE**

Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird? Well now you can! Using remarkable new filming techniques we can now take to the air ourselves for the experience of a lifetime. This unique film enables you to fly in the clouds with a flock of geese, look over the shoulder of a soaring buzzard or hedge hop with a speeding starling, revealing just how a bird's design is shaped to the life it leads-in-flight!

## Trailers and info

It starts with a view of the video collection catalogue with a sky background and videos anywhere, one of which is the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Coal and Other Stories VHS, easily identified by the orange background on the cover. The announcer says **"Welcome to The Video Collection. Our brand new catalogue is packed with great films."**

it is followed by a montage of clips of the following and in order:

* Ring of Bright Water
* Richard lll
* Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House
* She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
* Escape to Victory
* The Way Ahead
* Tommy Cooper
* Benny Hill and Friends
* Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
* Tin Tin (The Animated Series)
* Dennis
* Thundercats
* Button Moon
* Teddy Ruxpin
* Music Videos of Phil Collins, Queen and Hot Chocolate under the Gold Rushes range (Possibly a successor to The Video Music Collection range)
* Finally, there are the front cover of two videos, one about making the most of your house and the other Jane fonda's Prime Time Workout

The 1987 promo ends with The Video Collection 1986 logo as the Announcer says: **"Films, cartoons, music and much, much more. A galaxy of entertainment that is close to your high street and part of your home. The Video Collection. Britain's biggest selling video label!"**
BBC Children in Need 1986

**BBC Children in Need 1986** is a UK VHS release by BBC Worldwide Ltd on 8th September 1996.

## Episode Info

1. Part 1 - BBC radio and television studios throughout the country link up to bring the climax to this year's appeal. Terry Wogan and Sue Cook introduce a star-studded evening of entertainment. Last year over £1.5 million was raised and this money has now been distributed to deprived or handicapped children throughout the UK. Every penny raised goes in direct help to the children, and tonight's programmes include reports on a wide variety of projects that have been helped by your generosity last year. Phone in with your pledge, make a donation, and join in the fun of this very special evening.
2. Part 2 - Terry Wogan with more celebrity guests taking your calls and joining in the fun. Sue Cook brings you the latest totals and news of your pledges as the appeal gains momentum.
3. Part 3 - Terry Wogan and Sue Cook introduce the second part of this evening's entertainment on BBC1 with celebrities Joining in the fun and taking Your calls. AH BBC TV and radio stations are on air to receive Your pledges and bring reports on how the appeal is Progressing.
4. Part 4 - Terry Wogan and Sue Cook bring the latest news from TV and radio stations as the pledges for this year's appeal pour in. Entertainment too from studios and outside broadcasts all over the country.
5. Part 5 - The Last Lap, Terry Wogan and Sue Cook plus a host of BBC celebrities link up with radio and television stations all over the country to bring you entertainment and excitement as the phones ring and viewers and listeners join in. As midnight approaches the pledging continues in a bid to beat last year's record grand total. Phone in with your pledge and help us help Children in Need.

## Trailers and info

The VCI children's trailer from 1996 with clips from "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots Video", "Sky Dancers" and "Dragon Flyz".