Although a brave new computer-generated world image was the new sign and symbol of BBC1, programme slides remained optically-generated for another three and a half years. However the new design was radically different from what went before, with the BBC1 logo now upright on the left of the screen.

Cross promotion slides for BBC2. The ribbon design was used from 18th February 1985 until March 1986.

On Easter Monday 1986, BBC 2 gained a new look, as part of the changes BBC 1 cross promotion slides were also update , using a white version of the BBC Two "strip".

A change in style again in September 1988. Optima was the typeface chosen (also used by The Open University