BBC Four dedicates Saturday night to classic light entertainment shows from the BBC archives. Kicking off at 7 pm, viewers can relive the magic of beloved programmes, starting with the first week of the first series of Strictly Come Dancing, where celebrities are paired with professional dancers to compete in the ballroom.
Following at 8 pm, Bruce Forsyth’s Generation Game sees Bruce Forsyth and Rosemarie Ford challenge more family couples from across Britain with various tasks. Then, at 9 pm, Lily Savage’s Blankety Blank returns for the third episode of its second series, with Lily Savage joined by a new set of celebrity panellists for the comic game show.
At 9:30 pm, documentary The Fight for Saturday Night is a look into the world of TV skullduggery and the cut-throat competition to win the Saturday night ratings crown. Finally, at 11 pm, Michael Parkinson is joined by Bruce Forsyth, Patrick Kielty, and Boris Becker on Parkinson for an entertaining interview.
Join BBC Four on Saturday, 10 August 2024, from 7 pm to midnight for a trip down memory lane with classic light entertainment shows.
