BBC Four to repeat classic Saturday Night TV, including Blankety Blank
BBC Four is to broadcast a back catalogue of classic Saturday Night programmes, including episodes of Blankety Blank hosted by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage.
The classic entertainment season will air on BBC Four and iPlayer across three Saturday nights during the BBC's Olympic coverage this Summer.
The broadcaster says: "The collection will celebrate the BBC's enduring TV heritage with episodes of The Generation Game and Blankety Blank, as well as Noel's House Party, Bob's Full House and the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The jam-packed three-night season will celebrate cherished BBC entertainment faces including Sir Bruce Forsyth, Sir Michael Parkinson and many more."
The full list of programmes set to be broadcast across 27th July, 3rd August and 10th August are:
Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game (1970s and 1990s)
Terry Wogan's Blankety Blank (1970s)
Les Dawson's Blankety Blank (1980s)
Lily Savage's Blankety Blank (1990s)
Bob's Full House (1980s)
Noel's House Party (1990s)
Larry Grayson's Generation Game (1970s)
Strictly Come Dancing
Mark Lawson Talks To... Terry Wogan (2012)
One On One: Terry Wogan (2002)
What We Were Watching: Summer TV Classics, hosted by Grace Dent (2020)
Parkinson: The Les Dawson Interviews (1996)
Les Dawson: Talking Comedy (2015)
The Many Faces Of... Les Dawson (2011)
The Fight For Saturday Night, documentary hosted by Michael Grade (2014)
Parkinson meets Bruce Forsyth, Boris Becker & The Corrs (his final BBC show, 2004)
When Miranda Met Bruce (2013)
Lindsay Currie from the BBC says: "We are thrilled to bring our viewers on a nostalgic journey through five decades of beloved BBC entertainment. Whilst BBC One is dedicated to the Olympics, BBC Four will offer a treasure trove of classic shows fronted by much-loved presenters.
"This collection is testament to the enduring appeal of these iconic programmes, and we know audiences will love revisiting these classics and celebrating the rich heritage of the BBC's Saturday night entertainment offering".