THE PROMOTIONAL WORDING (LONG)

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THAMES TELEVISION – GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !
1992 saw the end of Thames Television with its familiar London skyline logo, and the end of a long line of distinguished programming – Rumpole of the Bailey, Benny Hill, Magpie, This is Your Life, The World at War – to name but a few. Some sitcoms, like Man About the House, can still be seen on ITV3 and Dave, but the staff from Teddington Studios and other Thames sites keep memories alive by belonging to ARTS, the Association of Reunited Thames Staff.

ARTS is a lively social group that organises day trips, holidays and lunches for its members, and publishes a colour magazine, ARTS Quarterly, which reports on events and keeps members up-to-date with coming activities. ARTS is now looking to extend its membership to anyone who worked for Thames Television, ABC Television or Associated-Rediffusion in a freelance capacity, or on a long- or short-term contract - either behind the scenes or in front of the cameras. The yearly membership fee is very reasonable, as it includes the ARTS Quarterly, and some of the coach trips and lunches are subsidised, making them good value for money.

Anyone interested should contact Alan Cross (ex Engineering, Teddington): webmaster@arts-tv.org.uk
The ARTS website: www.arts-tv.org.uk