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The blinds were pulled, the lights turned off... and out came the television on wheels, pushed by a weary-looking teacher. For millions of Britons who grew up in the 1970s and 80s, no school time would be complete without the obligatory public information film intended to ward off wayward tomfoolery in bored children. From crossing the road to surviving nuclear war, the Central Office of Information (COI) produced the short advice clips to keep Britons safe. Here are some of the most memorable clips from the time.  Lonely Water (1973)  One such video features actor Donald Pleasence - who p...

OK! remembers those we lost in 2020 from Caroline Flack and Barbara Windsor to Chadwick Boseman From Caroline Flack to Chadwick Boseman, we pay tribute to the celebs who sadly passed away this year. The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want the most up-to-date celebrity exclusives sent straight to your inbox every day? Sign up now and join the club!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or servi...

December 30, 2020 Reuters file Darth Vader has been voted the greatest Star Wars villain of all time by readers of RadioTimes.com. The iconic sci-fi character topped the list of the franchise's greatest villains, securing 33 per cent of the overall vote. Huw Fullerton, RadioTimes.com's sci-fi and fantasy editor, said: "Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side. "Over 40 years after he first wheezed his way onto our screens, it's clear that Star Wars fans' faith in Lord Vader remains stronger than ever, with a third of the thousands who voted picking him as their favourite villain from th...

Neil Peart passed on January 7 from brain cancerCredit: Getty - Contributor As a member of prog-rock group Rush, the 67-year-old Canadian was considered to be one of the great drummers. As Rush’s main lyricist, Neil – who died of brain cancer on Jan 7 – helped the band sell over 40million albums. DEREK FOWLDS Derek Fowlds died on January 17 from pneumoniaCredit: BBC Best known for his role as naive Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister. As “Mr Derek” he was Basil Brush’s sidekick in the 70s and grumpy Oscar Blaketon in ITV’s Heartbeat for 18 years. He died aged 82 on Jan 17 with pneum...

29 December 2020 Share with: Darth Vader has been voted the greatest 'Star Wars' villain of all time by readers of RadioTimes.com. The iconic sci-fi character topped the list of the franchise's greatest villains, securing 33 percent of the overall vote. Huw Fullerton, RadioTimes.com’s sci-fi and fantasy editor, said: "Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side. "Over 40 years after he first wheezed his way onto our screens, it’s clear that 'Star Wars’ fans' faith in Lord Vader remains stronger than ever, with a third of the thousands who voted picking him as their favourite villain...