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so i was just getting into 'The Great British Show-Off' and i find out the BBC wiped like all of the early seasons?? It was so good 😭, like what the heck bbc, guess we'll never see the legendary pilot episode... has anyone here seen it?? can we start a petition or smth?
Submitted 5 months, 1 week ago by wipehype
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The early wipe of series is a frustrating reminder of how cultural preservation wasn't prioritized in the past. 'The Great British Show-Off' was a victim of its time, sadly. There are rumors of audio recordings out there, capturing at least the audio experience of the pilot. No visuals, but it's something. Keep an ear out in collector circles!
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Here's a thought - sometimes TV staffers made home recordings. Might be worth checking with people who worked at the BBC at the time. Unlikely, but you never know until you ask, right? Plus with all the tech we have now, just a snippet could be remastered into something watchable.
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Heard about this! They used to wipe tapes for reusing 'em to save ££. Some say there are private collectors that have copies of lost episodes. Best bet is to check old TV forums or dedicated fan clubs, might get lucky. Petitions rarely work, but worth a shot.
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Total bummer, dude. Happens more than you think with old shows. The reasoning's usually that they never thought the shows would have value years later, especially before the digital age. I managed to see a few clips of the pilot at a TV convention once. Had this cult feel, the host was way different than later seasons. Sign me up if there’s a petition going on!