Originally a Midlands-only "links" programme presented by Chris Tarrant and John Asher, Tiswas is chiefly remembered for evolving into a nationally broadcast comedy show with Chris joined by Sally James, Bob Carolgees and Lenny Henry.
A Saturday morning kids program, whose title was variously an acronym for "This Is Saturday, What A Show!", "Today Is Saturday, Wear A (or Wake-up And) Smile!", and "This Is Saturday, Watch And Suffer!". Classic cartoons were interspersed with wild, anarchic skits about Flan, and special appearances by then-hot pop stars.
Aired: Jan 5, 1974 Presented by John Asher, this first episode was scheduled between 10-12 as "T...
Aired: Jan 12, 1974
Aired: Jan 19, 1974
Aired: Jan 26, 1974
Aired: Feb 2, 1974
Aired: Feb 9, 1974
Aired: Feb 16, 1974
Aired: Feb 23, 1974 Peter Tomlinson joins the presenting team, and would go on to be a regular th...
Aired: Mar 2, 1974 The series gets listed with its more familiar title for the first time, appea...
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