BBC Four - Goodbye Television Centre

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Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes

It was the dream factory, the symbolic home of British television - iconic, eccentric, more than just a building. After 53 years Television Centre, the BBC's TV headquarters, is closing its doors. Host Michael Grade gathers together many of its best-loved faces as they stroll down memory lane for the very last time.

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Sat 6 Apr 2013 22:30 BBC Four

Goodbye to the dream factory

After 53 years, 'TVC' closes for redevelopment. How will it be remembered?
Madness Live: Goodbye Television Centre

The nutty boys perform One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, Our House and many more classics.
Richard Thompson: Goodbye Television Centre

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Richard Thompson plays a concert filmed in BBC TV Centre.

The Beatles In My Life
Keane You Are Young
Coldplay Clocks
The O'Jays Love Train
Paul Weller Thinking Of You
Fatboy Slim Praise You
The Cure In Between Days
John Barry The Challenge
The Tornados Telstar
Ambrose and His Orchestra Yes, Yes (My Baby Said Yes)
Demi Lovato Skyscraper
Tired Pony Northwestern Skies
The Divine Comedy When A Man Cries
Pete Lawrie Paperthin
B.J. Thomas Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Presenter: Michael Grade

Producer: Genevieve Dolittle

Producer: Lucy Kenwright

Executive Producer: Caroline Wright

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