For many of our residents, the arrival of colour television was a moment theyโll never forget. After years of watching favourite programmes in black and white, suddenly seeing bright greens at Wimbledon or the vivid costumes of Saturday night entertainment felt magical.
Colour broadcasting began in the UK in the late 1960s, first appearing on BBC Two during the Wimbledon Championships in 1967, and later expanding to BBC One and ITV in 1969. At the time, only a small number of households owned colour sets, so families often gathered around the home of a neighbour who had one โ marvelling at how different everything looked.
Residents often share memories of adjusting the picture, celebrating the new clarity, and enjoying programmes like Dadโs Army, Match of the Day, and Star Trek in full colour for the first time. It was a change that brought excitement, curiosity, and a whole new way of experiencing television together.
At Ravenswing Manor, we love hearing these stories โ they remind us how technology has shaped everyday life and how shared moments, even around the TV, can bring people closer.
