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The Footage DetectivesSeason 3

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Documentary series which follows the work of film and TV archive restoration on behalf of Talking Pictures TV

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51 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Mike and Noel are joined by Ellen Macintosh, star of No Hiding Place. They also look at The Hidden Truth, Cause of Death and a reel of footage of Cornwall in the 1960s.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Featuring footage of pre-Second World War Germany, a lost episode of a series teaching English abroad starring Hattie Jacques, and footage of Radio Essex.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Mike and Noel take a look at a lost film of Wilson, Keppel and Betty, and are joined by expert Alan Stafford. They also view a promotional film made by The National Trust in 1938.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Mike and Noel take a look at a travelogue reel and a 1950s hair care short. They chat with Dinah Kaye's great niece and another footage detective, Kevin Geddes.
  • 13 Frank Muir remembered
    E5
    13 Frank Muir rememberedMike and Noel are joined by Jamie Muir, son of Frank Muir, and watch his old home movies. They take a look at the career of Peter Glaze and respond to viewers' letters.
  • 14 Larry the Lamb
    E6
    14 Larry the LambMike and Noel discover Larry the Lamb in Toytown. They take a look at a Holiday On The Continent, read viewers' letters and discuss the lost series Stars & Garters.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Mike and Noel are joined by Badger's Bend star Gay Emma, discuss responses from the home movie reels from Sam Kydd's son, and take a look at footage of Britain's industries.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Mike and Noel take a look at the life and career of Denise Bryer, read viewers' letters, analyse findings from No Hiding Place, and uncover an unknown reel.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Mike and Noel are joined by a specialist in matching shots of films with the locations as they are now. Plus, a tribute to Hardy Kruger and a look at How to Paint your Home.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Dick Emery's son introduces footage of his father. Plus, historic clips of a Hertfordshire village and lost footage of George Bernard Shaw and Danny Kaye.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Joanna McCallum presents footage from her family's private archives of her parents Googie Withers and John McCallum. Plus, a look at Paris in the 1950s and its vintage trains.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Mike and Noel are joined by the son of an original footage detective. Plus, a reel of film made at Shepperton Studios, and a look behind the scenes with Ronnie Waldman.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Footage of Pirate Radio 270, a station that served Yorkshire and the North East. Plus, a lost short on Worton Hall Studios and footage of going to Butlins by caravan.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Featuring a clip from a lost TV show of Mark Wynter singing Exclusively Yours live in 1961, a vintage glimpse of Heathrow, and a reel of a motorway opening.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16Footage of vintage car rallies, steam engines, vespas, scooters and hovercraft. Plus, facts about actress Gay Emma and Jukebox Jury, and a tribute to Jack Smethurst.
  • Paris, Yorkshire & Yanks
    E17
    Paris, Yorkshire & YanksFootage of Paris and a stockings factory in the 1950s, as well as clips from the archive of a Yorkshire cinema, including footage from John Schlesinger's film Yanks.
  • VE Day, Sid James & Dog-Training
    E18
    VE Day, Sid James & Dog-TrainingFootage of VE Day celebrations from 1945, a look back at Sid James' career, and a short film on training dogs in films from the 1940s.
  • Youth Clubs, London & Edgar Lustgarten
    E19
    Youth Clubs, London & Edgar LustgartenMike Read and Noel Cronin present footage of youth clubs from the 1950s and 1960s, and unusual shots of London. Plus, a tribute to Edgar Lustgarten.
  • Norden at Thunderball, Dorothy Squires & Trainspotting
    E20
    Norden at Thunderball, Dorothy Squires & TrainspottingFeaturing footage of Dennis Norden visiting the set of Thunderball, a look at the career of Dorothy Squires, and trainspotting clips from the 1960s.
  • London to Brighton, Africa & Boots
    E21
    London to Brighton, Africa & BootsFootage of a London to Brighton car run, a trek across Africa in a VW Beetle, and a branch of Boots in the 1960s. Plus, a feature on Jack Hedley.
  • Jubilee Special
    E22
    Jubilee SpecialFootage of coronations and jubilees from years gone by. Plus, a short film on the birthplace of DH Lawrence, and footage of soldiers on leave in the 1940s.
  • Ads, Renee Glynne & Isle of Wight
    E23
    Ads, Renee Glynne & Isle of WightFeaturing vintage adverts for towns, TV and cinema ads from the 1950s and 1960s, a look at the career of Renee Glynne, and footage of the Isle of Wight.
  • Monaco Grand Prix, Fire Engines & Home Movie
    E24
    Monaco Grand Prix, Fire Engines & Home MovieFootage of Derby's Monaco Grand Prix in the 1960s, fire engine demonstrations from the 1940s, and home movie footage of a famous family.
  • Projectionists!
    E25
    Projectionists!Celebrating the projectionist, and featuring familiar faces with friendly advice. Plus, a trip to London airport, a trip on a Pullman and much more.
  • Road Safety
    E26
    Road SafetyA road safety special, featuring driving lessons, crossing the road, public information films, and advice on tyres from famous faces.
  • Gym halls, Teahouses & Joan Rice
    E27
    Gym halls, Teahouses & Joan RiceA look back at days of cold gym halls and awful leotards. Plus, Lyons teahouses, a special profile on actress Joan Rice, and take a trip down the Thames.
  • Airports, Marches & Dennis Waterman
    E28
    Airports, Marches & Dennis WatermanFeaturing an airport in the 1950s, Ban The Bomb Marches, a fishing competition, a car rally, a street carnival and a look at the life and career of Dennis Waterman.
  • Norman Wisdom, Cilla Black, Thora Hird, Billy Cotton & Tom O'Connor
    E29
    Norman Wisdom, Cilla Black, Thora Hird, Billy Cotton & Tom O'ConnorFootage of Norman Wisdom, Cilla Black, Thora Hird, Billy Cotton and Tom O'Connor. Plus, a who's who in the British Entertainment Industry.
  • Harry Dodge, Reg Varney & Barbara Windsor
    E30
    Harry Dodge, Reg Varney & Barbara WindsorHarry Dodge's film archive, including unseen footage of Reg Varney and Barbara Windsor. Plus, a previously lost piece of film of Roger Moore and footage of London.
  • Jess Conrad wedding, Female Racing Drivers & Factories
    E31
    Jess Conrad wedding, Female Racing Drivers & FactoriesJess Conrad presents unseen footage of his secret wedding, as well as clips of a former female racing driver and factories around the country.
  • 40 Pubs, Michael Caine & Bernard Cribbins
    E32
    40 Pubs, Michael Caine & Bernard CribbinsFootage exploring the history of the pub, including appearances by Michael Caine and Bernard Cribbins.
  • 40 Policemen's dogs, Ambulance service, trams & seaside
    E33
    40 Policemen's dogs, Ambulance service, trams & seasideFootage of policemen and their dogs, the ambulance service, trams and a trip to the seaside.
  • 41 Street Markets & School Dinners
    E34
    41 Street Markets & School DinnersFeaturing words of wisdom from Bernard Cribbins, a history of street markets, greyhound racing in the 1970s, and a dinner of boiled roast beef and overcooked vegetables.
  • 42 Brighton, Merton Park Studios & 1940s Cinema
    E35
    42 Brighton, Merton Park Studios & 1940s CinemaFootage of Brighton and Merton Park studios, plus a look behind the scenes at a 1940s cinema.
  • 43 Sunday Night Out & Charles Hawtrey
    E36
    43 Sunday Night Out & Charles HawtreyFootage from a Saturday night out on the town. Plus, some words of advice from Charles Hawtrey.
  • 44 Mr Pastry, Cinema Tax & Kitchen Tips
    E37
    44 Mr Pastry, Cinema Tax & Kitchen TipsA short film featuring Mr Pastry, the Cinema Tax, and footage of 1950s kitchen hygiene tips.
  • 45 Morris Bright, 1940s Cinema, Prefabs & Mavis Villiers
    E38
    45 Morris Bright, 1940s Cinema, Prefabs & Mavis VilliersA Last of the Summer Wine reunion special with Morris Bright, and a look behind the scenes of a cinema in the 1940s. Plus, prefab houses, trolleybuses and Mavis Villiers.
  • 46 Daleks, Toys & Steam Engines
    E39
    46 Daleks, Toys & Steam EnginesFeaturing archive footage of Daleks and their creator, Terry Nation. Plus, vintage toys and a treat for fans of steam engines.
  • 47 Football Clubs, Comics & Renault Dauphine
    E40
    47 Football Clubs, Comics & Renault DauphineArchive footage of football clubs, children buying comics, and the Renault Dauphine.
  • 48 School Trips, Caravan, & Waterloo Cinema
    E41
    48 School Trips, Caravan, & Waterloo CinemaFootage of school trips, a Bentley with a caravan and the cinema at Waterloo.
  • 49 Children's parties, Air Shows, RAF Training Films & Cheddar Gorge
    E42
    49 Children's parties, Air Shows, RAF Training Films & Cheddar GorgeFootage of children's parties in the 1950s and 1960s. Plus, air shows, RAF training films and a trip to Cheddar Gorge.
  • 50 Children's hobbies & The Clumsy Copper
    E43
    50 Children's hobbies & The Clumsy CopperFootage of children's hobbies, and an amateur film called The Clumsy Copper. Plus, Mike and Noel appeal for help in identifying two unknown reels.
  • 51 James Tomlinson, Ovaltineys & Petula Clark
    E44
    51 James Tomlinson, Ovaltineys & Petula ClarkCricketer James Tomlinson drops into the studio for a special look at the Ovaltineys and the factory, with some wise words from Petula Clark.
  • 52 First birthday celebration!
    E45
    52 First birthday celebration!The show celebrates its first birthday with footage of 1960s Liverpool and a bicycle being put together in the 1940s.
  • 53 Jimmy Edwards special
    E46
    53 Jimmy Edwards specialA special episode devoted to Jimmy Edwards, featuring reels from his private collection and previously unseen footage from 1956. Plus, Gatwick airport and Green Shields stamps.
  • 54 1960s Teenagers & Puzzle Corner
    E47
    54 1960s Teenagers & Puzzle CornerFootage of the lives of teenagers in the 1960s. Plus, mystery reels and a look at Puzzle Corner.
  • 55 Drama Schools, Number Plates & Rag and Bone Man
    E48
    55 Drama Schools, Number Plates & Rag and Bone ManActor Nicholas Young (Kessler) brings in footage of life at Drama School & shares his joy of vintage number plate spotting. Remember The Rag and Bone Man? And there's an unknown reel or two. (#55)
  • 56 1950s Weddings, Recording industry & Princess Margaret
    E49
    56 1950s Weddings, Recording industry & Princess MargaretFeaturing footage of weddings in the 1950s and 1960s. Plus, a look back at the record industry and a search for clues as to when a reel of Princess Margaret was shot. (#56)
  • 57 1950s car washer, Celebrity Party & Test Cards
    E50
    57 1950s car washer, Celebrity Party & Test CardsThis week; there ís a reel of a 1950s car washer with vehicles from days gone by, spot the famous face in footage of a celebrity party, we look at your home cinemas and do you remember test cards? (#57)
  • 58 Christmas Day Special
    E51
    58 Christmas Day SpecialJoin us for a nostalgic look at Christmas's Past including a rare reel of the 60s song 'Come Outside' and unseen footage of Carry On favourites celebrating Christmas at Pinewood. Who can you spot? (#58)

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