TV history21 hrs agoTV's original Little House on the Prairie was grimA Netflix spin on the classic children's books is about to launch. It remains to be seen how it compares to the 1970s adaptation – which is much darker and grimmer than most remember.21 hrs ago1 May 2026The US comedies making fun of the generation clashUS TV comedy is the latest battleground for millennials, boomers and Gens Z and X. Just as it did in the 1970s, the generation gap makes us laugh – can the laughter help heal the rift?1 May 202617 Dec 2025The risqué '80s jeans ad that 'created shockwaves'TV's suggestive "Launderette" Levi's advert was first shown 40 years ago, and sales went through the roof. The ad marked a turning point – and its influence continues today.17 Dec 202513 Nov 2025The TV hit that sparked the Korean drama boomA decade ago, Reply 1988 launched. An emotional and nostalgic show about life in 1980s Seoul, it paved the way for other Korean global hits like Squid Game.13 Nov 202515 Oct 2025The 1960s show that was the original Black MirrorSixty years ago, anthology series Out of the Unknown premiered on the BBC. It served up serious, one-off sci-fi dramas exploring our relationship with technology, among other things.15 Oct 202524 Dec 2024The 80s Christmas TV horror that terrified BritainFirst airing on Christmas Eve 1989, the original TV adaptation of Susan Hill's creepy novel The Woman in Black contains what some consider one of the greatest scares in screen history.24 Dec 20249 Dec 2024The man who created Charlie Brown and SnoopyCharles M Schulz drew his beloved Peanuts strip for 50 years until he retired on 14 December 1999. By then, the unassuming cartoonist had built a billion-dollar empire.9 Dec 20242 Oct 2024How Saturday Night Live lost its wayNew film Saturday Night celebrates the legendary comedy show's origins – but last weekend's poor new season premiere confirmed it's on rockier ground than ever. What went wrong?2 Oct 20248 Apr 2024How TV's strangest detective was bornIn archive BBC interviews the creators of the 90s TV series talk about their unique vision – and how the eccentric character at its centre was based on the director's own personality8 Apr 2024...
