1960s
South at Six1961
'South at Six' was BBC South's original news magazine. The first presenter was Martin Muncaster who had been poached from Southern Television. The programme's name was short lived and it was soon renamed 'South Today'.1970s
1980s
South Today13.02.1980
The late bulletin here from 13th February 1980 with Peter McCann. The second clip shows the end of the bulletin and a closedown sequence.
South Today1987 The flying cube title sequence has quite an impact. The symbol flys out across the solent and into the camera. After the headline it spins back out and the words South Today fly round from behind to form under the symbol. Very effective!
South Today24.9.1987
The production team used to refer to the cube as the flying fridge. The titles changed colour according to the season. Brown for summer and blue for the winter.
1989 - 1991
South Today8.3.1990
A complete change of image for BBC South, introduced in 1989. Where has the BBC 1 South globe gone? Nice use of a weather vane!
Breakfast BulletinMarch 1991 Morning Bulletin
March 1991 Late Bulletin
March 1991 Late Bulletin
June 1991
South Today07.09.1991
After 30 years the BBC decided that it was time to look for new premises in Southampton. Saturday the 7th September 1991 saw the last programme from South Western House delivered by Mr South Today himself, Bruce Parker. At the end of the bulletin Bruce gets up from behind the desk and heads for the door, turning the lights off on his way out!1991 - 1993
South Today16.12.1991
Another change in 1991 . The weather vane is replaced by a Sun Dial and Sally is joined by Paddy Haycock.
1993 - 1997
South Today1993 In 1993 the Sun Dial was replaced by a compass. There seems to be a theme here!
Mark Longhurst takes over from Paddy as co-presenter.
Afternoon Bulletin16.04.1993 Afternoon Bulletin
10.05.1994 Breakfast Bulletin
15.05.1995 Lunchtime News
19.05.1995
1997 - 2000
South Today1997 Another look in 1997 with a coloured water effect. The giroscope element of the compass remains though.
Sally was joined by Harry Gration of Look North fame for a while.
2000 - 2002
South Today Revisited19.05.2000 On 19th May 2000 South Today took the unusual step of revealing the new titles to the audience prior to its official launch. We are treated to a montage of old title sequences, finishing with the new ones.
South Today2000 The corperate BBC News look was rolled out across the regions during 2000. South Today revealed its new look on 22nd May 2000. Roger and Sally seem very pleased with their new window!
South Today - Breakfast2001 South Today - Breakfast
2.1.2000 South Today Bulletin
2000 South Today - Late
2000
South Today2001
Sally joined BBC South in 1987 and is now South Today's main presenter. She was awarded the MBE in 2005 for her services to regional broadcasting. In 1999 she was forced to take a break from the programme to undergo treatment for breast cancer. She allowed her progress to be followed for a documentary "Facing Cancer" which was produced by BBC South. A brave and special lady who is much loved by viewers in the region.
2002 -
South Today16.09.2002 Another generic look was introduced on 16th September 2002 in line with London. The titles feature local scenes.
But where has all the furniture gone.... Has Sally failed to make the hire purchase payments?
2008 - Present
