Talking Pictures (Uk Freeview channel)

[mab01uk]

TUESDAY 15th Sep. MORNING: Catch Us If You Can (1965) at 6am.
"This debut film by director John Boorman stars the Dave Clark Five and a host of glorious English locations. At the time, the ‘Five’ were almost as big as the Beatles."
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/


1960's group the 'Dave Clark Five' driving a Mini Moke in a scene from their 1965 film 'Catch Us If You Can'
https://www.reelstreets.com/films/catch-us-if-you-can/

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"TPTV love to take you to all the best places from the comfort of your own sofas. This week we’ll be taking you to some of them in classic vehicles from yesteryear. Car fans won’t want to miss this documentary premiere."
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

Around the World in 21 Days - 1950s documentary follows an Austin A40 as it traverses the globe in record time. You can see it on Monday 21st Sep at 6.30pm. Starting in London, the journey takes in cities as diverse as Milan, Damascus, Bombay, Los Angeles, New York, Montreal and many points in between, before returning home in triumph.

[mab01uk]

4pm on Monday 28th September - 'All That is England' is a look at those classic 1930s Austins, from the game-changing 7 to the Ascot.
Made by Merton Park Studios in the 1930s and Directed by Ralph Smart- A promotional Film on the Austin Cars - from the 7 to the Ascot.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[AndyPen]

BAP 245B in The Saint...
The Saint #3.jpg

BAP had an MOT until August 2018 - is it known on here by any chance?

[WMU 211G]

I think it might be, yes

[mab01uk]

TPTV PREMIERES (Freeview Ch 82)
Austin Golden Jubilee 1972 on Tuesday October 6th at 9.55am & Sat 8.50pm
"Rev up your engines, car lovers, we have the perfect short documentaries for you. We celebrate the Austin Golden Jubilee on Tuesday October 6th at 9.55am. Join us at the Longbridge plant in 1972 to see a parade of classic Austins. How many can you name? We’re showing it again on Saturday October 9th at 8.50pm, if you can’t get enough of those vintage motors, or if you miss it the first time round."
Vintage Stock Cars
If speed is your thing, tune in on Friday 9th Oct at 7.45am for some vintage Stock Cars. That’s the way to get your morning off to a start!
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[mab01uk]

'Sunbeam Rapier' on Monday 12th October at 8.40pm A European Holiday in the 1950s takes us on a car journey across Europe. A charming colour film where we travel in a Sunbeam Rapier. Look out for surprise appearances by some famous faces, including Stirling Moss.

'It Happened Today'on Tuesday 13th October at 6.30pm takes us back on the road. Made in 1947 by the West Riding Constabulary, this road safety film works hard to get its message home. It’s hard to believe now that the police would warn speeding motorists via a loudspeaker attached to their patrol car. Narration is by Talking Pictures favourite, actor Patrick Holt.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[Polarsilver]

Bix Hill is near Henley on Thames was a favorite spot as it was easy to up your road speed & try to Ton-Up on the way down the Hill.. The Police had Austin Westminster or the like with a Speaker bolted onto the Front Bumper that they could shout at Speedy Drivers to stop .. this happened to a mate when driving his MGC .. i do not think he heard them

[mab01uk]

Film: Red Line 7000 (1965) on Friday 23rd Oct at 11.10pm was produced, directed and co-written by the Howard Hawks. "Excitement, romance and danger abound in this tale of US stock car racing. Racing fans will love the classic cars, which star alongside James Caan and Laura Devon. The lives and passions of a stock car team are revealed against the turbulent backdrop of the professional racing world."
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

Redline 7000 - a very ridiculous "accident"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAMB2HQKFD0

[mab01uk]

Sat 31st October 2:45am
'Precision Makes Perfect' - 1930s promotional film from Austin showing the accuracy that has to be adhered to when building an Austin car.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[mab01uk]

One of my favourite old British classic films 'Hell Drivers' (1957) is being shown on Talking Pictures TV today (Friday) at 5.50pm.

Five of the actors who play supporting roles in this film became well known in the 1960s for their roles in film and television: Sean Connery (Dr. No (1962)), Patrick McGoohan (Danger Man (1964)) and The Prisoner (1967)), William Hartnell (Doctor Who (1963)), David McCallum (The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)) and Sidney James (the "Carry On" films).



Scene from 'Hell Drivers' where ex-con trucker (Stanley Baker) gets a driving test to see if he is suitable for the job.

Screen shots, then and now:-
https://www.reelstreets.com/films/hell-drivers/

[mab01uk]

Fri 13th November 06:00am - The Economy Run 1957 ... The Longer Mile. 1957. Directed by Lew Davidson. Fantastic Economy drive footage of Silverstone and Ascot in the 50s. A must for all classic car enthusiasts.

Sat 14th Nov 13:00/1.00pm - The Three-Pointed Star ...1950s. Made by Daimler and Benz to celebrate their partnership. We follow the history of the 'three-pointed star' from inception, across all major Grands Prix in the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

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Serves You Right! (1940) Friday 18th December at 7.40am. "Made by Publicity films at Merton Park Studios. A previously lost short film on the workings of an English car garage. Features the Ford 8, the Prefect and the Popular."

Veteran Cars (1953) Sunday 20th December at 7pm. Beautiful veteran cars from 1895 to 1916 chase around 1950s London. Includes a glimpse of Genevieve, the car from the film of the same name, which follows at 7.10pm.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[mab01uk]

Girl on Approval (1961) - showing on Talking Pictures TV.
"GIRL ON APPROVAL is a timely British kitchen sink drama released during a wave of such films. These were typically stories involving working class families involved in situations that audiences could genuinely identify with. This one tackles the thorny subject of foster care and explores the arrival of a difficult teenage girl on a typical family."
https://www.reelstreets.com/films/girl-on-approval/

This Mk1 Mini features in the film a couple of times, at one point the driver and passenger are talking in the car while driving along but it is clearly not a Mini in any shape or form whatsoever that was used for the interior shots! It also changes from a Morris Mini-Minor to an Austin Seven with a different registration and roof rack later in the film....

[haynes]

Was watching girl on approval, fell asleep 3/4 of the way through and woke again at the very end to see the mini drive off.

[mab01uk]

Was watching girl on approval, fell asleep 3/4 of the way through and woke again at the very end to see the mini drive off.

Often happens to me if especially if I close my eyes during any adverts, so now I usually record so I can fast forward the adverts or go back if nodded off. Amazing sometimes you think you only closed your eyes for a couple of minutes then find you have missed an hour or more!
Talking Pictures films tend to be shown several times over a few weeks so should be able to catch up the missing bit ! I remember in the old days when we used to go to the cinema in the afternoon, if you came in late and missed the first part of the film you would stay seated at the end so as to see the beginning of the film in the next showing to get your money's worth.

Did you notice the scene where the driver and girl passenger are talking in the Mini while driving along but it is clearly not a Mini in any shape or form whatsoever that was used for the interior shots? Any idea what car was used for the odd/unusual looking interior shots?

[mab01uk]

Weds 24th March @ 10.00 am Talking Pictures TV sees the premiere of a rare and fascinating 20 min short film, THE HILLMAN MINX IN THE 1960s, featuring Sheila van Damm, former owner of The Windmill Theatre and champion rally driver, as she competes in a 20-day speed race. She must drive non stop and not below 40mph for 20 days.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/

[mab01uk]

There’s a special tribute to Barbara Windsor, as TPTV show the nostalgic British film 'Sparrows Can’t Sing' (see more details & pics earlier in this thread) on Friday 12th March at 6pm followed by Dame Barbara in conversation with Dick Hills at 7.50pm.



Sparrows Can’t Sing
1963. Comedy. Directed by Joan Littlewood. Stars James Booth, Barbara Windsor & Roy Kinnear. Charlie returns to the East End after two years at sea to find his house demolished and wife Maggie gone.

'Tell Me Another' with Barbara Windsor
Filmed in 1976. Dick Hills talks to Dame Barbara Windsor about her life and career. Hear how Kenneth Williams came on Barbara's Honeymoon, what happened when she met Paul Newman and more.

[mab01uk]

The Scales of Justice (1965) - Talking Pictures TV
Episode: The Material Witness
A Mini (DPK 718B) overtakes a Triumph TR4 (ARW 571B) on a country road and the sports car driver gets angry with tragic end results.....
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214934/me ... t_mv_close

[mab01uk]

LOOK AT LIFE
The Rank Organisation created 500 short films, overviews of modern life, to be shown in their cinemas. These iconic productions, made from the late 50s to the early 60s, were a mainstay at all Rank cinemas. Enjoy the cars, fashions, transport, and much more when you “Look at Life” again. Talking Pictures TV will be showing many of these, starting this week, and all through the month of May.

Coffee Bars (1959) on Monday at 6.30pm. A look at the bohemian coffee bars of London’s Soho in the 1950s. visit the 2i’s and many more with not a cup of tea in sight!
Driving Test (1959) on Tuesday at 7.45pm. Driving school tuition, including the innovative mock-up car with moving lights, the junior driver course and the training of police drivers and London bus drivers. Watch out for green Ford Cortinas!
Letting Off Steam (1959) on Wednesday at 6.35pm. Celebrating British Railways' change of technology as it brings in the modern age of commuter travel. Narrated by Tim Turner.
Talking of Coaches (August) 1959) on Friday at 6.30pm. A look at the modern phenomenon of the well-equipped motor coach, with a view of life from a coach during a tour from London to Rome.
Derby Day (1959) on Saturday at 6.35pm. A fascinating look at all that goes into making Epsom derby day one of the biggest racing days of the year.
Dustmen’s Day on Saturday at 8.45pm. Made in the 60s, narrated by Sidney James – a day in the life of a ‘dusty’ and an insight into the particular problems of refuse disposal.
https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/schedule/