Early-1980s - April 1993 [Part 4]
9pm • 1pm [mid-1980s]
BBC One National News
The 'Nine O'Clock News' received a facelift in September 1985, with a new logo not unlike that used in the 1970s. The programme had two co-anchors each night. Presenters during this period included: Julia Sommerville; Martyn Lewis; Andrew Harvey; John Humphrys; Nicholas Witchell; Sue Lawley; Michael Buerk. The new look first aired on Monday September 02 1985.
Above: 'Nine O'Clock News' opening titles/headlines [1985 - 1988].
Above: images of studio/presenters [1]. Presenters: Julia Sommerville and John Humphrys.
Above: images of studio/presenters [2].
Above: examples of astons [1].
Above: examples of astons [2].
Above: examples of astons [3].
Above: examples of graphics [1].
Above: examples of graphics [2].
Above: close of the programme.
A new look lunchtime news programme, presented by Martyn Lewis, was launched on Monday October 27 1986, coinciding with the formal introduction of a BBC One daytime schedule. A new time too - 1pm.
Above: 'One O'Clock News' opening titles [1986 - 1993].
Above: images of studio/presenters [1]. Presenter: Martyn Lewis.
Above: images of studio/presenters [2].
Above: images of studio/presenters [3]. Presenter: Martyn Lewis [left] [c. 1986]; Philip Hayton [right] [1991]. Note the use of a virtual inset graphic, rather than a physical television set.
Above: examples of astons.
The new daytime line-up introduced on Monday October 27 1986 also saw the start of hourly news updates. Bulletins were broadcast hourly from 9am until midday on BBC One and at 2pm and 3.55pm on BBC Two.
Above: daytime bulletin opening sequence [1986 - 1988].
Above: images of studio/presenter. Presenter: Moira Stuart.
Above: examples of graphics and astons [1]. The aston design and graphics templates were those used for the 'One O'Clock News' programme, with an obvious tweak to the astons.
Above: examples of graphics and astons [2].
