February anniversaries

Notable BBC anniversaries and events that took place in February

Kenneth Clark being filmed for the final episode of his 13-part history of Western art Civilisation 'Heroic Materialism' at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol on 22 February 1968. The series was first broadcast almost exactly one year later on 23 February 1969.

February anniversaries

  • Face to Face

    4 February 1959
  • The Wombles

    5 February 1973
  • Grange Hill

    8 February 1978
  • BBC Three is launched

    9 February 2003
  • Doomwatch

    9 February 1970
  • Bagpuss

    12 February 1974
  • Potter's Wheel Interlude

    16 February 1953
  • The Apprentice

    16 February 2005
  • Hospital Watch

    17 February 1986
  • Elizabeth R

    17 February 1971
  • One Man and His Dog

    17 February 1976
  • Antiques Roadshow

    18 February 1979
  • Tonight launched

    18 February 1957
  • Wogan

    18 February 1985
  • Open All Hours

    20 February 1976
  • Civilisation

    23 February 1969
  • Yes Minister

    25 February 1980
  • Mr Benn

    25 February 1971
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