The Family Channel 1993 - 1997
The Family Channel Pre-Launch Promo1993 Stand by for cheese overload! The Family Channel launched on September 1st 1993. This clip doesn't actually tell you whats coming on, its more of a montage of a makey-uppy family doing family things. Pressing home the family image I guess Apologies for slightly shaky sound quality in parts.
The Family Channel Ident1993
"Good Afternoon and welcome to the Family Channel!" A slightly Disney-esque ident leads into a brief clip of the opening titles of Zorro.
The Family Channel Start-Up1993 Time to say goodbye The Childrens Channel but fear not, it's back tomorrow from 6am! Meantime, some shaky video interfearance leads us into a preview of whats coming up in the near future on The Family Channel, including movies and quiz shows like Catchphrase and Trivial Pursuit, and a small clip of the cheesey pre-launch promo to boot! Don't say we dont give you value for money!
The Family Channel Programme Promos1993
Left Clip - So what's on TFC tonight? Remington Steele (starring a young Pierce Brosnan), movies Across 5 Aprils and Archers Adventure, legal comedy Eisenhower and Lutz (starring Quantum Leap's Scott Bakula) and sit-com "FM" (starring Patricia Richardson otherwise known as Mrs Tim Taylor from sitcom "Home Improvement") rounding off with Lou Grant. What more could you possibly ask for on a sunday night?
Right Clip - Promo for the forthcoming movie "The Critical List" starring Lloyd Bridges and Robert Wagner
The Family Channel Promo1993
"Look, Catchphrase is back!" so is Gordon Burns with his short lived quiz "A Word In Your Ear", Hart to Hart, The Fall Guy and Batman!
Wow, so much choice!
Family Start-Up1995
"Its fun, its funky, its FAMILY" A few promos for kids cartoon "Cliffhanger", quiz show "The Big Dish" hosted by John Eccleston, and the all time classic Dangermouse!
Challenge TV 1997 - 2002
Challenge TV Start-Up1997 Broadcasting from the Maidstone Studios, formerly the home of TVS, Challenge TV kicks off the evening with Stan's girl, Andrea Boardman and "Question Mark" showing you what you can win tonight. Try not to laugh when you see the prizes! Shows coming up tonight include Blockbusters, Spellbound (hosted by Mr Debbie Greenwood and ex Channel 4 announcer,Paul Coia), Catchphrase and the all new Sale Of The Century.
Challenge 2002 - Present
