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ABC Television

One of the original ITV regional broadcasters, ABC was founded by the people behind the cinema chain of the same name.

After bidding for the London weekend broadcast licence in 1968, they were awarded the London weekday licence upon the condition that they merged with Rediffusion London, the then holder of the slot. The merger was agreed, and the two became Thames Television.

Thames lost its licence in 1992 and later merged with TalkBack Productions to become TalkbackThames, which still exists as an independent production company.

Further information including contact details for the company, can be found by viewing the TalkbackThames company page.

ABC Television - British Comedy Productions

The following list may not be complete. We are still recording data for some older comedies.

	After Hours Sketch show with musical and sporting guests, starring Michael Bentine.
	Blackpool Show, The Variety show from Blackpool's ABC Theatre, hosted by Tony Hancock and then Dickie Henderson.
	Frankie And Bruce Entertainment extravaganza hosted by Frankie Howerd and Bruce Forsyth.
	Hancock's Tony Hancock plays the manager of a London night club.
	Happily Ever After Doctor Peter Morgan finds he has his hands full with wife Dora when she embarks on her crazy schemes.
	Howerd's Hour Frankie Howerd recalls the life of his great-grandfather, the intrepid explorer and adventurer.
	Never Mind The Quality, Feel The Width Culture-clash comedy featuring an English Jew and an Irish Catholic tailor working in London's East End. Our Guide
	Vacant Lot