Nationwide 1969
What is Nationwide?
Nationwide was a BBC News and current affairs television programme. It was broadcast on BBC One, following the early evening news.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 576
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1969
- Last aired
- Aug 5, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 576 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Nationwide was a BBC News and current affairs television programme. It was broadcast on BBC One, following the early evening news. The programme was broadcast on weekdays and featured a magazine format, combining various topics such as political analysis, consumer affairs, light entertainment, and sports reporting. It began its run in 1969, initially airing between Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.00pm, before expanding its broadcast days. The programme's start time was later changed to 5:55pm in 1976. Nationwide ceased production on 5 August 1983.
Should you watch it?
“Nationwide was a long-running BBC magazine programme covering news, politics, and light entertainment.”
- diverse range of topics
- historical perspective on current affairs
- dated production style
Watch it if you are interested in the evolution of British television news and magazine programming.
The programme contains archival news and current affairs content suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 54 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 September 9, 1969 Mytharc Sep 9, 1969
- E2 September 10, 1969 Core Sep 10, 1969
- E3 September 11, 1969 Core Sep 11, 1969
- E4 September 12, 1969 Core Sep 12, 1969
- E5 September 15, 1969 Core Sep 15, 1969
- E6 September 16, 1969 Core Sep 16, 1969
- E7 September 17, 1969 Core Sep 17, 1969
- E8 September 18, 1969 Core Sep 18, 1969
- E9 September 19, 1969 Core Sep 19, 1969
- E10 September 22, 1969 Core Sep 22, 1969
- E11 September 23, 1969 Core Sep 23, 1969
- E12 September 24, 1969 Core Sep 24, 1969
- E13 September 25, 1969 Core Sep 25, 1969
- E14 September 26, 1969 Core Sep 26, 1969
- E15 September 29, 1969 Core Sep 29, 1969
- E16 September 30, 1969 Core Sep 30, 1969
- E17 October 1, 1969 Core Oct 1, 1969
- E18 October 2, 1969 Core Oct 2, 1969
- E19 October 3, 1969 Core Oct 3, 1969
- E20 October 6, 1969 Core Oct 6, 1969
- E21 October 7, 1969 Core Oct 7, 1969
- E22 October 8, 1969 Core Oct 8, 1969
- E23 October 9, 1969 Core Oct 9, 1969
- E24 October 10, 1969 Core Oct 10, 1969
- E25 October 13, 1969 Core Oct 13, 1969
- E26 October 14, 1969 Core Oct 14, 1969
- E27 October 15, 1969 Core Oct 15, 1969
- E28 October 16, 1969 Core Oct 16, 1969
- E29 October 17, 1969 Core Oct 17, 1969
- E30 October 20, 1969 Core Oct 20, 1969
- E31 October 21, 1969 Core Oct 21, 1969
- E32 October 22, 1969 Core Oct 22, 1969
- E33 October 23, 1969 Core Oct 23, 1969
- E34 October 24, 1969 Core Oct 24, 1969
- E35 October 27, 1969 Core Oct 27, 1969
- E36 October 28, 1969 Core Oct 28, 1969
- E37 October 29, 1969 Core Oct 29, 1969
- E38 October 30, 1969 Core Oct 30, 1969
- E39 October 31, 1969 Core Oct 31, 1969
- E40 November 3, 1969 Core Nov 3, 1969
- E41 November 4, 1969 Core Nov 4, 1969
- E42 November 5, 1969 Core Nov 5, 1969
- E43 November 6, 1969 Core Nov 6, 1969
- E44 November 7, 1969 Core Nov 7, 1969
- E45 November 10, 1969 Core Nov 10, 1969
- E46 November 11, 1969 Core Nov 11, 1969
- E47 November 12, 1969 Core Nov 12, 1969
- E48 November 13, 1969 Core Nov 13, 1969
- E49 November 14, 1969 Core Nov 14, 1969
- E50 November 17, 1969 Core Nov 17, 1969
- E51 November 18, 1969 Core Nov 18, 1969
- E52 November 19, 1969 Core Nov 19, 1969
- E53 November 20, 1969 Mytharc Nov 20, 1969
- E54 November 21, 1969 Mytharc Nov 21, 1969
Frequently asked questions
What was the format of the show?
It followed a magazine format that combined political analysis, consumer affairs, sports, and light entertainment.
When did the show air?
The programme ran from 9 September 1969 until 5 August 1983.
Which network broadcast the show?
Nationwide was broadcast on BBC One.
How often was the show on?
It initially aired on Tuesdays through Thursdays, eventually expanding to a five-day-a-week schedule in 1972.
What time did the show start?
It generally aired following the early evening news, with start times shifting between 6.00pm and 5:55pm over the years.
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