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{{about|the production logos|the TV idents|Rediffusion London}}
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===Background===
===Background===
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'''Logo:''' Essentially a still version of the 1955 Rediffusion logo, with either "{{Font|Times New Roman|Presents}}" or "{{Font|Times New Roman|Channel Nine}}" being replaced by "{{Font|Times New Roman|An Associated-Rediffusion Production}}" or "{{Font|Times New Roman|An Associated-Rediffusion Network Production}}"
'''Visuals:''' Essentially a still version of the 1955 Rediffusion logo, with either "{{Font|Times New Roman|Presents}}" or "{{Font|Times New Roman|Channel Nine}}" being replaced by "{{Font|Times New Roman|An Associated-Rediffusion Production}}" or "{{Font|Times New Roman|An Associated-Rediffusion Network Production}}".


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* There exists production, network production, and network presentation variants for this logo
* There exists production, network production, and network presentation variants for this logo.
* Later versions of this logo has the text appear bolder than it was previously.
* Later versions of this logo has the text appear bolder than it was previously.
* This logo can appear during the end credits of some shows
* This logo can appear during the end credits of some shows.
** On ''The Circus is Back, Olympia'', this variant has this logo transparent.
** On ''The Circus is Back, Olympia'', this variant has this logo transparent.
* A rare inverted variant exists.
* A rare inverted variant exists.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, printed graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the programme.
'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme.


'''Availability:''' Extinct.
'''Availability:'''
* Pretty much of Rediffusion's programmes have been wiped by [[Thames]].
* Pretty much of Rediffusion's programmes have been wiped by [[Thames (1968-2006)|Thames]].


===2nd Logo (April 6, 1964-July 29, 1968)===
===2nd Logo (April 6, 1964-July 29, 1968)===
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'''Logo:''' Essentially, a shortened version of the 1964 Rediffusion logo, except the text is already formed, and the word "PRODUCTION" is shown below the logo.
'''Visuals:''' Essentially, a shortened version of the 1964 Rediffusion logo, except the text is already formed, and the word "PRODUCTION" is shown below the logo.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* On ''Farewell Arabia'', the logo is smaller, like the network ID.
* On ''Farewell Arabia'', the logo is smaller, like the network ID.


'''Technique:''' Simple cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the ending theme of the programme.
'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the programme or none.


'''Availability:''' Seen on programmes by Rediffusion London from the time-period until July 29, 1968.
'''Availability:'''
* Was seen in-credit with animation on ''Ready, Steady Go!'' VHS releases in the mid-1980s.
* The in-credit with animation is intact on ''Ready, Steady Go!'' VHS releases in the mid-1980s.
* The Christmas variant was seen on the first episode of ''Do Not Adjust Your Set''.
* The Christmas variant was seen on the first episode of ''Do Not Adjust Your Set''.
* Was fallen to victim with Thames' wiping of the Rediffusion archives.
* Was fallen to victim with Thames' wiping of the Rediffusion archives.


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Latest revision as of 00:15, 1 July 2024


Background

This is the production arm of Rediffusion London.

1st Logo (September 22, 1955-April 5, 1964)

Visuals: Essentially a still version of the 1955 Rediffusion logo, with either "Presents" or "Channel Nine" being replaced by "An Associated-Rediffusion Production" or "An Associated-Rediffusion Network Production".

Variants:

  • There exists production, network production, and network presentation variants for this logo.
  • Later versions of this logo has the text appear bolder than it was previously.
  • This logo can appear during the end credits of some shows.
    • On The Circus is Back, Olympia, this variant has this logo transparent.
  • A rare inverted variant exists.

Technique: A still, printed graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme.

Availability:

  • Pretty much of Rediffusion's programmes have been wiped by Thames.

2nd Logo (April 6, 1964-July 29, 1968)

Visuals: Essentially, a shortened version of the 1964 Rediffusion logo, except the text is already formed, and the word "PRODUCTION" is shown below the logo.

Variants:

  • The first production version from the first year only has the already-formed version of the 1964 Rediffusion logo.
  • A Christmas version used the same effect from the station ID.
  • On Farewell Arabia, the logo is smaller, like the network ID.

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: The ending theme of the programme or none.

Availability: Seen on programmes by Rediffusion London from the time-period until July 29, 1968.

  • The in-credit with animation is intact on Ready, Steady Go! VHS releases in the mid-1980s.
  • The Christmas variant was seen on the first episode of Do Not Adjust Your Set.
  • Was fallen to victim with Thames' wiping of the Rediffusion archives.
Rediffusion London Productions
ABC Television Productions
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