One Foot in the Past is a British television series on BBC2 that ran from 1993 to 2000. It considered conservationLarkham and Barrett. "Conservation of the Built Environment under the Conservatives". Allmendinger and Thomas (eds). Urban Planning and the British New Right. Routledge. 1998. p 53 at p 54. in, and the architecture,Ann Gray and Erin Bell, History on Television, Routledge, 2013, p 55 heritagePeter J Larkham, Conservation and the City, Routledge, 1996, p 56. and history of, the British Isles and, in three episodes, France,"The Other House of Windsor", broadcast 21 June 1994, at 8:30pm on BBC1. ItalyOne Foot on the Continent, broadcast 15 August 1996 on BBC2 and India.One Foot in the Raj, broadcast 30 July 1997 on BBC2 The series was a magazine programme.(1995) BBC Worldwide, nos 27-32, p 70; Annual Report and Accounts 95/96, BBC, p 18; Who's Who in the media, Guardian, 2006, p 99. Each programme ran for 30 minutes.
From 16 April 1999, the series was part of the History Zone.Emma Cook. "Coffin reveals secret life of a Roman yuppie". The Independent. 17 April 1999.
The series was subsequently broadcast outside the United Kingdom on BBC World.See, for example, issues of The Japan Times and The Jerusalem Post
Production The series was conceived by Roland Keating."people" (2002) 216 The Architects' Journal 20
The programme had a segment called "Ruin of the Week".This expression appears on the title card of this segment in episodes.
Finds and preservation The series found the remains of Euston ArchStephen Ward. "Remains of 'Gateway to the North' discovered: Demolished Euston Arch found in the garden of a Kent villa". The Independent. 3 June 1993."Delight in Store" (1993) 79 The Planner 26John Delafons. Politics and Preservation: A Policy History of the Built Heritage 1882-1996. E & FN Spon. 1997. (Taylor & Franic e-Library. 2005. p 80. and some of the remains of Skylon.Jonathan Glancey. "The only way was up". The Independent. 10 March 1996."One Foot in the Past" (1994) 199 The Architects' Journal 43"Changing London's skyline". Hereford Times. 22 April 2004.Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 9 August 1994, p 39 This search for Euston Arch was the subject of the programme The Lost Arch (BBC2, 28 February 1994).The Radio Times, reprinted at BBC Programme Index. The Times, 28 February 1994, p 39.
The series prevented the demolition of Bankside Power Station by mobilising public opinion against the demolition.Stephen Halliday, "Lifeblood of London", London, (Amazing and Extraordinary Facts), David & Charles, 2012. "Bankside Power Station" in "40 Buildings Saved", Twentieth Century Society. Martin Andrews, "Would a TV programme save Scott's theatre?" (2002) 215 The Architects' Journal 19 (28 March 2002).
Presenters Presenters included Kirsty Wark and also: Joan Bakewell Roger Bowdler Dan Cruickshank Philippa Gregory Lucinda Lambton Jonathan Meades Elain Harwood"Voice of reason" (1996) 203 The Architects' Journal 70
Episodes
There are eight series, and there are a number of special episodes that are not included in those eight series. There are two series of repeats of portions of episodes, and a number of other edited repeats that are not included in those two series.
Series 1 This series did not assume that pro-conservationist ideas must be right.For a review of this series, see "One Foot in the Past" (1993) 197 The Architects' Journal 17 Episode 1: 4 June 1993. This episode includes Bolton Abbey,For reviews of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 4 June 1993, p 43; and Gerard Gilbert, "One foot in the present, too", The Independent, 3 June 1993. and announced the discovery of some of the remains of Euston Arch. The music was by Roger Bolton. Episode 2: 11 June 1993.The Times, 11 June 1993, p 43. Radio Times, Issue 3622, 5 June 1993, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 3: 18 June 1993. This episode includes Bankside Power Station.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 18 June 1993, p 47. For commentary on this episode, see Frances Spalding, The Tate: A History, 1998, p 276. Episode 4: 25 June 1993The Times, 25 June 1993, p 43. Radio Times, Issue 3624, 19 June 1993, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 5: 2 July 1993. This episode includes Bolton Abbey and the Albert Memorial.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 2 July 1993, p 39Radio Times, Issue 3625, 26 June 1993, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 6: 9 July 1993. This episode includes St George's Hall in Windsor Castle.For a review of this episode, see Thomas Sutcliffe, "Hasta la vista, baby: Thomas Sutcliffe watches the final episode of Eldorado; plus One Foot in the Past", The Independent, 9 July 1993.The Times, 9 July 1993, p 39 Episode 7: 16 July 1993. This episode includes the Midland Grand Hotel.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 16 July 1993, p 39 Episode 8: 23 July 1993. This episode includes Chillingham Castle and the Scott Monument.For a review of this episode see, Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 23 July 1993, p 39.
Repeats of segments of episodes of Series 1 Ruins. 13 September 1993.The Times, 13 September 1993, p 39Radio Times, Issue 3636, 11 September 1993, reprinted at BBC Programme Index
List It 3 April 1994. The title of this episode is List It.Radio Times, Issue 3664, 2 April 1994, reprinted at BBC Programme Index.
Series 2 Episode 1: 7 June 1994. This episode includes Euston Arch.Radio Times, Issue 3673, 4 June 1994, reprinted BBC Programme Index.For commentary on this episode, see "This Week", Radio Times, Issue 3673, 4 June 1994 Episode 2: 14 June 1994. This episode includes Brooklands and the House in the Rock at Knaresborough.The Times, 14 June 1994, p 47Radio Times, Issue 3674, 11 June 1994 reprinted at BBC Programme Index. 21 June 1994, BBC1, 8:30pm. The title of this episode is The Other House of Windsor, and it is about Villa Windsor.Radio Times, Issue 3675, 18 June 1994, reprinted at BBC Programme Index.BFI 21 June 1994, BBC2, 9:45pm. This episode includes the Palace of Westminster.Radio Times, Issue 3675, 18 June 1994, reprinted at BBC Programme Index. 5 July 1994. This episode includes Filey.BBC Programme Index 12 July 1994.BBC Programme Index 19 July 1994.BBC Programme Index 26 July 1994.BBC Programme Index 2 August 1994.The Times, 2 August 1994, p 43. This episode includes Portmeirion.Radio Times, Issue 3681, 30 July 1994, reprinted at BBC Programme Index 9 August 1994. This episode includes Brooklands and Skylon.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 9 August 1994, p 39Radio Times, Issue 3682, 6 August 1994 reprinted at BBC Programme Index 16 August 1994.The Times, 16 August 1994, p 39.
A Very Modern Love Affair? 12 April 1995: The title of this episode is A Very Modern Love Affair?For a review of this episode, see Elizabeth Cowley, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 12 April 1995, p 43
Series 3 Episode 1: 13 July 1995. This episode includes Westminster Abbey.Radio Times, Issue 3729, 8 July 1995, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 2: 20 July 1995. This episode includes Hampton Court and Temple Newsam House.For a review of this episode, see "Historians recreate Henry VIII's velvet world of lavatorial luxury", The Independent, 8 July 1995.Radio Times, Issue 3730, 15 July 1995, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 3: 27 July 1995. This episode includes Brodsworth House and the Elfin Oak.BBC Programme Index Episode 4: 3 August 1995.BBC Programme Index Episode 5: 17 August 1995. This episode includes Kelmscott Manor and St Bartholomew's Hospital.For commentary on this episode, see John Davies, "Barbara Castle's tribute to Kelmscott Manor" in "Salon 258", Society of Antiquaries of London, 14 February 2020; and "The Media" (1995) Newsletter, The William Morris Society.BBC Programme Index Episode 6: 24 August 1995. This episode includes Folly Farm in Berkshire.BBC Programme Index Episode 7: 31 August 1995. The title of this episode is The Baedeker Blitz.For commentary on this episode, see "Targets of enemy bombers and our own demolition men", The Independent, 27 August 1995.BBC Programme Index Episode 8: 7 September 1995.BBC Programme Index Episode 9: 14 September 1995. This episode includes Birmingham Town Hall and Euston Arch.BBC Programme IndexFor a review of the Birmingham Town Hall segment of this episode, see (1996) 49 Jazz Journal International, issues 1 to 6, p 10
Brunel 17 November 1995. The title of this episode is Brunel. An episode on Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Part of a season on engineering.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 17 November 1995, p 47"One Foot in the Past" (1995) BBC Worldwide, Issues 33-38, p 34"One Foot in the Past Special" in "Engineering on the BBC" (1995) The Chemical Engineer, Issues 592-603, p 52 Repeated on 2 April 1996."One Foot in the Past: Brunel", The Times, 2 April 1996, p 47
Series 4 This seriesFor a review of this series, see "Architecture takes television by storm this summer" (1996) 203 The Architects' Journal 15 has nine episodes. Episode 1: 30 May 1996. This episode includes Hampton Court.For reviews of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 30 May 1996, p 47; and Marianne Macdonald, "Sadness of King George at courtiers' prying eyes", The Independent, 30 May 1996, Section 2, pp 27 & 28 [The date of 29 May 1996 is a misprint for 30 May 1996].Radio Times, Issue 3774, 25 May 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 2: 6 June 1996. This episode includes the Midland Hotel, Morecambe and Wormwood Scrubs.For reviews of this episode, see Lynne Truss, "A tough time in front of the small screen", The Times, 7 June 1996, p 47; and Jonathan Glancey, "A prime time for design", The Independent, 3 June 1996. For other commentary on this episode, see (1996) 203 The Architects' Journal 18.The Times, 6 June 1996, p 47Radio Times, Issue 3775, 1 June 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 3: 13 June 1996. This episode includes Stoodley Pike.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 13 June 1996, p 47 Episode 4: 20 June 1996. This episode includes Cliveden and the Tower of London.For a review of this episode, see Lynne Truss, "RIP Arthur, in that final flower", The Times, 21 June 1996, p 51.Radio Times, Issue 3777, 15 June 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 5: 27 June 1996. This episode includes Clouds Hill.Radio Times, Issue 3778, 22 June 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 6: 4 July 1996. This episode includes Birnbeck Pier.For a review of this episode, see Peter Waymark, "One Foot in the Past" in "Choice", The Times, 4 July 1996, p 47. Episode 7: 11 July 1996. This episode includes the Palace of Whitehall.Radio Times, Issue 3780, 6 July 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 8: 18 July 1996. This episode includes Claybury Asylum, the Llangollen Steam Railway, and Roker Park.The Times, 18 July 1996, p 43. The segments on Claybury Asylum and Roker Park were postponed from 11 July.Radio Times, Issue 3781, 13 July 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index Episode 9: 8 August 1996. This episode includes Castle Leslie and the Firth of Forth Bridge. The segment on the Firth of Forth Bridge was postponed from 27 June.The Times, 8 August 1996, p 43Radio Times, Issue 3784, 3 August 1996, reprinted at BBC Programme Index
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