Barry Took looks back on the year's television with highlights from some of the programmes which have achieved popularity, esteem and even notoriety. Among those taking part:
Penelope Keith , Russell Harty Pamela Stephenson
Rowan Atkinson , Griff Rhys Jones Mel Smith , Stephanie Turner Cheryl Campbell , Sue Peacock Angela Rippon. Neil Innes
Paul Daniels , Michael Parkinson
Billy Connolly , Barbara Woodhouse Kate Nelligan , John Duttine
Dame Alicia Markova , John Cleese Sarah Badcl , Wendy Craig Bob Hoskins , Tom Baker
Ronnie Barker. Ronnie Corbett James Burke , Earl Mountbatten Trevor Eve , Jack Galloway Larry Hagman
Videotape editor PETE BIRD Producer SUE MALLINSON