BBC2 Christmas Eve Ident – First Showing
Broadcast
24th December 1982
© BBC British Broadcasting Corporation
The first showing of BBC2’s Christmas Trees in 1982 turned out to be a formal unveiling! The usual ident is seen first, and then fades into the festive symbol. Watch out for a brief snatch of programme menu and the first announcement of the day. Michael Maine was BBC2’s announcer for the latter part of Christmas Eve, signing off with a photo montage accompanied by an a capella version of “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”. A must for fans of Christmas magic.
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