Pebble Mill at One 1972
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Pebble Mill at One was a British television magazine programme that aired on weekdays at 13:00, primarily on BBC1. The series originated from the BBC Birmingham studios located at Pebble Mill. A distinctive feature of the production was its setting, as the programme was hosted from the centre's main foyer area instead of a traditional studio space. This unconventional choice was necessitated by the fact that a planned third studio was never constructed at the site, while existing facilities remained fully booked for local news and network drama production. During the early broadcasts, members of the public visiting the studios were visible arriving in the background while the programme was transmitted live. The show established itself as a popular lunchtime fixture, utilizing the unique architecture of the Pebble Mill foyer to define its visual presentation. Over time, the production evolved from its initial format as the show continued its run. The programme remains a notable example of live magazine broadcasting from a non-traditional studio environment within the BBC network.
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“Pebble Mill at One was a live British lunchtime magazine show broadcast from the BBC Birmingham foyer.”
- unique studio setting
- spontaneous atmosphere
- limited production space
- unconventional broadcast location
Watch it if you are interested in the history of British live television broadcasting formats.
The programme features a standard daytime magazine format suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
- E1 October 9, 1972 Oct 9, 1972
- E2 October 10, 1972 Oct 10, 1972
- E3 October 11, 1972 Oct 11, 1972
- E4 October 12, 1972 Oct 12, 1972
- E5 October 13, 1972 Oct 13, 1972
- E6 October 16, 1972 Oct 16, 1972
- E7 October 17, 1972 Oct 17, 1972
- E8 October 18, 1972 Oct 18, 1972
- E9 October 19, 1972 Oct 19, 1972
- E10 October 20, 1972 Oct 20, 1972
- E11 October 23, 1972 Oct 23, 1972
- E12 October 24, 1972 Oct 24, 1972
- E13 October 25, 1972 Oct 25, 1972
- E14 October 26, 1972 Oct 26, 1972
- E15 October 27, 1972 Oct 27, 1972
- E16 October 30, 1972 Oct 30, 1972
- E17 October 31, 1972 Oct 31, 1972
- E18 November 1, 1972 Nov 1, 1972
- E19 November 2, 1972 Nov 2, 1972
- E20 November 3, 1972 Nov 3, 1972
- E21 November 6, 1972 Nov 6, 1972
- E22 November 7, 1972 Nov 7, 1972
- E23 November 8, 1972 Nov 8, 1972
- E24 November 9, 1972 Nov 9, 1972
- E25 November 10, 1972 Nov 10, 1972
Frequently asked questions
Where was the show filmed?
The programme was broadcast from the main foyer area of the BBC Pebble Mill studios in Birmingham.
When did the show air?
It was broadcast live from Monday to Friday at 13:00.
Why was the show filmed in a foyer?
The production used the foyer because a planned third studio was never built and existing facilities were fully booked.
What kind of programme was it?
It was a live lunchtime magazine programme.
What could viewers see in the background?
In the beginning, visitors to the studios could be seen arriving in the background during the broadcast.