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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

The BBC is bringing back the Tomorrow's World brand to help audiences understand new technologies.

Presenter Maggie Philbin will be offering in-depth analysis on technology stories on TV, radio and the web under the Tomorrow's World banner.

Although the programme - which ran from 1965 to 2003 - will not return, elements such as the logo and title sequence will be revived.

Philbin says using the brand "fits perfectly with technological change".

'Technological change'

The 51-year-old, who worked on the programme for eight years, will make her first appearance on BBC One and News 24 on Monday.

Peter Horrocks, head of television news for the BBC, said: "Technological change and its impact on all our lives is one of the big stories of the moment.

"Tomorrow's World was a much-loved programme with a strong and enduring reputation for engaging journalism."

The programme showcased pioneering science as well inventions that never came into commercial use. Its most famous presenter was Raymond Baxter, who died last year aged 84.

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

"Presenter Maggie Philbin will be offering in-depth analysis on technology"

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SantaFefan · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject:

I remember the original Tomorrows World series with Raymond Baxter, great viewing and nearly always interesting. Of course Mr.Baxter made the program and was a superb role model too, perfect presentation in my opinion.
Then that upstart James Burke came along with his open shirted laid back look and lowered the tone somewhat... Laughing

So Mark, are you saying the program is coming back in a new form or not?

"you can scrape and spread jam on these new CD's and they'll STILL play perfectly" yeah yeah....

nod · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558

"Although the programme - which ran from 1965 to 2003 - will not return, elements such as the logo and title sequence will be revived. "

looks like we will be able to enjoy the logo and title ...wow !

Natasha · Little Miss Lovely Smile Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 790

I mis-read that, Mark. I thought you meant Russell Brand was going to present TW. I nearly choked on my Pot Noodle Very Happy

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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

Shaky Fan · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 628

Maggie Philbin's never 51 is she?

Toggy tea slurper · Guest

Yeah, she is 51 Very Happy

I'm not too sure about the calling it the tomorrows world 'brand' I mean it was not a brand was it, it was a tv show.
I think Adam Hart-Davis would make a good presenter.