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‘television’

EventDate
Channel Television saw off a rival broadcaster 16th October
Howards’ Way came to Guernsey 9th October
Spotlight was broadcast for the first time 30th September
Channel Television took to the air 1st September
ITV broadcasts first episode of Island at War 11th July
Songs of Praise comes from Guernsey 7th May
TV’s Jeeves is rushed to hospital on Guernsey 18th April
Enemy at the Door comes to the end of its run 29th March
Channel 4 broadcasts Sark-based Mr Pye 2nd March
Debut of Guernsey-set comedy This is Jinsy 1st March
Channel 4 gameshow Treasure Hunt comes to Guernsey 19th January
Channel Television disappears 14th January
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The first ever Guernsey stamp is issued

On this day in Jersey...


  • A priest is accused of infanticide
    Richard Averty was a loyal Catholic priest with a terrible secret: he also had a child, which he killed to keep his secret safe.
  • Colorado beetle arrives in Jersey
    Colorado beetles invaded the Channel Islands in 1947 and, on a larger scale, in 1963, with many arriving still alive.
  • Jersey issues £100 notes
    When Britain and beyond celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012 Jersey produced £100 notes in her honour.

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