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BBC West BBC West began as a dual service with BBC Wales in 1957. Since there was only one transmitter, Wenvoe, serving both Wales and the West of England, both services were broadcast in both areas, sharing the time slots available The first edition of Points West was just two and a half minutes long. All this came to an end in 1964 when the two services went their separate ways, forming the BBC West we know and love Today! Presenters have included, John Craven (Country File), Andrew Harvey (ITN), Vivien Creegor (SKY News) and of course, Chris Vacher (who joined in 1983 and is still there).

Points West (1957) Points West - with Armine Sandford. Points West in 1957. The bulletin was broadcast to Wales and the West via the Wenvoe Transmitter.

Points West Nationwide (1970s) Points West - All roads lead to Points West! The BBC West motorway sequence featuring views from around the west.

Points West Nationwide (1970s) Points West - Using the Nationwide music, these title seemed lack something, ah that's it, what's the name of the programme again?

Points West Nationwide (1970s) Points West - A classic title sequence from BBC West highlighting life in the west country. From concorde (made in the west) to the Somerset Carnivals.

Points West Nationwide (1970s) Points West - From Glastonbury Tor to the Severn Bridge.

Points West - Headlines (1970s) Points West - Points West Headlines.

Points West Trail (1986) Points West (Trail) - with Vivien Creegor. A sound only file, trailing Points West on Thursday 15th May 1986.

Points West Thursday 15th May (1986) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Graham Purches. The Welsh Hills are alive with the sound of Points West! Yes, I was one of those Welsh Boys who tracked down Points West in 1986. Don't you just love that red sofa.

Points West (1987) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Vivien Creegor. This clip features the transition period from early 1987. The relaxed sofa set was dropped in favour of the traditional desk. Note the different logo behind Chris to the one used in the titles.

Points West Trail (1988) Points West - with Annie McKie. A bright new look for BBC Points West. Sadly it was replaced towards the latter part of 1988.

Points West (1988) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Vivien Creegor. Sound only file from BBC Points West in 1988.

Points West (1990) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Beverley Thompson. BBC Points West, the last look for the long running news programme for the Westcountry, or was it?

News West (1993) News West - with Chris Vacher and Susan Osman. A bold new look from BBC West in June 1991. This was introduced to all of BBC West's programmes of the time, including an on screen ident throughout the programmes. Points West was no more! In came BBC News West.

News West (1999) News West - with Chris Vacher and Susan Osman. The longest running of the BBC West title sequences, apart from minor variations, this look ran from 1993 until the introduction of the Corporate look in May 2000.

Points West (2001) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Susan Osman. It's back, bigger and better than ever. Monday 22nd May 2000 saw the rebirth of BBC Points West. Back by public demand!

Points West Monday 16th September (2002) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Susan Osman. A new variation of the familiar corporate look was introduced across the BBC English Regions on Monday 16th September 2002. This is how it looked in the West.

Points West End Titles - Monday 16th September (2002) Points West - with Chris Vacher and Susan Osman. With a new look comes a nice new red carpet, well someone has to clean it. Could it be Susan? Who says humour is dead in the BBC Regions?!?

Points West Late Bulletin Friday 14th March (2003) Points West - with Sally Challoner. A slight variation to the BBC Points West titles in 2003 with the addition of a large BBC above the programme name. Subtle!

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