April 1964. A brand-new channel. A carefully planned launch night. Fireworks ready. Cameras rolling. Britain watching.And then, just before the start… everything goes dark.No broadcast. No opening show. No grand debut. Just a power cut, a stunned control room, and a very awkward silence.Rob Francis looks back on the night television didn’t go to plan.

April 1964. A brand-new channel. A carefully planned launch night. Fireworks ready. Cameras rolling. Britain watching. And then, just before the start… everything goes dark. No broadcast. No opening show. No grand debut. Just a power cut, a stunned control room, and a very awkward silence. Rob Francis looks back on the night television didn’t go to plan.

Episode 22: The Night The Lights Went Out

Rob Francis takes you inside the world of television presentation - the bits most people never think about, but always remember. From bitter franchise battles to sudden name changes, from bold launches to quiet disappearances, this is where the real story of TV hides.

In each episode, Rob digs deep into the decisions, the drama, and the detail behind how television looks, sounds, and feels. Because presentation isn’t just decoration — it’s identity. And sometimes, it’s everything.

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Rob Francis takes you inside the world of television presentation - the bits most people never think about, but always remember. From bitter franchise battles to sudden name changes, from bold launches to quiet disappearances, this is where the real story of TV hides. In each episode, Rob digs deep into the decisions, the drama, and the detail behind how television looks, sounds, and feels. Because presentation isn’t just decoration — it’s identity. And sometimes, it’s everything.

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Episode 22: The Night The Lights Went Out

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