Rayd502: Nice compilation Naptu...you really had a swell childhood.
There's this show I used to watch then in the 80s,it portrayed two swords men like musketeers, one was on black costumes and signified evil while the other was on white costumes signifying good. They had the ability to appear and dissappear in a whiff of smoke.
In all their encounters the good swords man always wins.
naptu2: [size=14pt]Television[/size] Favourite TV belts.
These are specific (special) tv belts, not the generic ones.
1) LWT
Basically, television stations began their daily transmission at 5pm and went off air at midnight every weekday. At weekends they, at first, started transmitting at 12pm and went off air at midnight. Later (in the 1980s) they would start transmitting at 9am (on weekends), go off air at midday, resume at 4pm and close for the day at midnight. Then came LWT.
(After the frequency battle between the Federal Government/NPN/Radio Nigeria/NTA2 Channel 5 vs Lagos State Government/UPN/LTV was resolved)
That was the signature tune of Lagos Weekend Television (LWT).
LWT ran nonstop from 7pm on Friday evening till 7am on Monday morning. You'd hear the saxophone playing Chariots Of Fire and you'd know that Lagos Television (LTV) had transformed into Lagos Weekend Television (LWT).
LWT showed movies almost all night long. Nobody cared about copyright then, so they could show any movie that they wanted. The evenings (8:30-11pm) were dedicated to crime/detective series like:
Skarsky and Hutch Hawai Five-O Dan August Monty Nash The Proffessionals (CI-5) Etc.
Then it was movies all the way until 6 or 7am.
At 6/7am they showed great shows like:
The Invisible Man The Six Million Dollar Man Bionic Woman The Man From Atlantis Secret Service (my favourite) Wonderwoman Incredible Hulk (Lou Ferigno & Bill Bixby) etc until around 9am.
It was so much fun from 1981-1986. Then the LWT studio got burnt and that was the end of that.
Super 7:20 Belt
NTA2 Channel 5 went commercial in 1987 and made a lot of changes that set them apart from other stations. They began transmission at 4pm each day, instead of 5pm, developed several eye catching idents (♪Your reach out station, NTA2, NTA2 Channel 5♬), broadcast a new and more modern arrangement of the national anthem (on the keyboards, rather than a brass band) and created the Super 7:20 Belt.
The Super 7:20 Belt began at 7:20pm and ended at 8pm. Silverbird Productions owned the rights (in Nigeria) for most of the programmes that were shown.
The programmes that were shown included:
Frank's Place (starring Tim Reid)
The Cosby Show
A Different World
Brush Strokes
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
New Trends (fashion show hosted by Ime Oge James)
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Video Soul (Donnie Simpson)
Video Vibrations
Family Matters
and a british sitcom about a London cab driver, who bumps into an old (female) friend from his teenage years. She is now a successful businesswoman, but she pretends that she's a secretary and that her actual secretary is her boss. She does this in order not to embarrass the taxi driver.
The Super 7:20 Belt ran from c1988-1993.
Cadbury's Breakfast Television
This was a syndicated programme belt that was produced for Cadbury by the Silverbird Group. It was broadcast for roughly 2 hours on Saturday mornings. It featured a mix of cartoons and sitcoms, with the occasional movie on the last Saturday of the month or at public holidays. It ran from 1993-early 2000s. It featured these and other programmes:
Cartoons
Spiderman And His Amazing Friends Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Biker Mice From Mars Freakazoid Animaniacs Pinky & The Brain Dungeons & Dragons X-Men Justice League Batman: The Animated Series Superman: The Animated Series
Sitcoms
Rags To Riches George Living Single Out All Night The Jamie Foxx Show Getting Personal The Parenthood In The House Suddenly Susan Sparks On Our Own Family Matters Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
and many more.
Cadbury's Breakfast Television was cancelled after the Cadbury/Bunmi Oni financial crisis of the early/mid-2000s. By that time, The Silverbird Group, the producers of the programme belt, had already established their own tv station.
Tv Africa
TV Africa was a pan-african free-to-air tv content provider/distributor which aimed to displace Multichoice as the largest pan-african tv company. It provided a mix of cartoons, sports, sitcoms and drama series that were rebroadcasted on free-to-air terrestrial channels across Africa. I can't remember most of the programmes, but their programme line up included:
Taxi Driver Home Sweet Home English Premier League
TV Africa was in air from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, but its business model was not good enough to enable it challenge Multichoice and it was eventually liquidated. Successor companies invluded Proudly Africa Media (in West Africa) and One Media (in Southern Africa).
African Broadcasting Network (ABN)
ABN's programmes were rebroadcast on AIT in the early 2000s. They showed soap operas and sitcoms. I can't remember any of their soaps, but their sitcoms included:
The Parkers Cosby (not to be confused with The Cosby Show) Kids Say The Darndest Things Damon Becker Taina One On One Everybody Loves Raymond
naptu2: 7am on Saturdays from 1985 till 1990 was always time for Headliners on OGTV. Headliners was basically a newspaper review show, so we'd listen to all the stories in the papers and decide which paper we would buy before the newspaper vendor got to our house. Various wrestling shows, including Canadian wrestling and the WWF were shown immediately afterwards until 9am when other stations began broadcasting.
naptu2: This is an incomplete list (I'm tired of typing). I might try and complete it tonight.
But do you remember:
The Professionals (Ci5. Bodi & Doyle)
Starsky And Hutch
Las Vegas (Dan Tana)
Hawai 5-0 (Steve McGarrett)
Monty Nash
Dan August
Randall And Hopkirk
The Avengers (John Steed And Emma Peal)
The New Avengers
The Persuaders
Miami Vice
CHiPS (Punch And Baker)
Van Der Vaulk
The Invisible Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Man From Atlantis
Bionic Woman
Wonder Woman
The Incredible Hulk
Good Times
The Jeffersons
Sandford And Son
Different Strokes
Flying High
The Love Boat
Fire House SWAT
General Hospital
The A Team
The Rising Damp (Rigsby)
Steptoe And Son
Only When I Laugh
The Many Wives Of Patrick
Father, Dear Father
Doctor In The House
Mixed Blessings
Love Thy Neighbour
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Keep It In The Family
Mind Your Language
Some Mothers Do Have 'Em
The Kids From 47a
Secret Service
Terra Hawks
Captain Scarlet
Dominic
The Flaxton Boys
Oliver Twist
The Prince And The Pauper
Tom Grattan's War
Folly Foot
Wurzel Gommage
Sura Di Tailor
Jagua
Ojo Ladipo Theatre/Awada Kerikeri/Aluwe
The Masquerade
The New Masquerade
Koko Close
Second Chance
Basi And Company
Winds Against My Soul
Adio Family
Mirror In The Sun
Mind Bending
Ripples
Telemovie
Behind The Clouds
Supple Blues
Checkmate
Fortunes
Mega Fortunes.
Things Fall Apart
Magana Jari Ce
(I can't remember the name of this series, but it was very similar to Magana Jari Ce)
Queen Amina
The Pot Of Life
The Bobby Benson Show
The Bala Milla Show
The Art Alade Show
The Yom Yem Show
Princess Afi Ukwa Show
The Village Headmaster
The New Village Headmaster
For Better Or For Worse
(Jimi Odumosu presents) The Cult Of Natas
The Reign Of Abiku
Willy Willy
Sandoka
Robin Of Sherwood
King Arthur
Ivanhoe
Alice In Wonderland
Casper And His Angels
Captain Caveman And The Teen Angels
Scooby Doo
Clue Club
Blue Falcon And Dog Wonder
Jana Of The Jungle The Little Shmoo
The New Shmoo
naptu2: [size=14pt]Television[/size] Generic tv belts.
British sitcoms (7:30 on NTA2 Channel 5, weekend afternoons and 7pm weekdays on LTV)
The Many Wives Of Patrick, Father Dear Father, Only When I Laugh, Keep It In The Family, Love Thy Neighbour, Mixed Blessings (Nigerians will add "starring Muriel Oduntan), The Rising Damp, Allo Allo, Fawlty Towers, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Mind Your Language, Doctor In The House, A Sharp Intake Of Breath, Dad's Army, Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister, Are You Being Served?, Steptoe And Son, On The Buses (LTV overshowed the movie version, "Holiday On The Buses" ), The Benny Hill Show
and (sitcoms whose names I've forgotten)
The sitcom in which some kids are shown playing hopscotch in the opening credits.
The sitcom in which two 18th century warships are shown in the end credits, fighting a battle in which one of them is sunk.
Governor Abiodun Pledges ₦50 Million Support to Super Falcons, Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports development and youth empowerment as he announced a ₦50 million support package for the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The Governor made the announcement while playing host to the national women’s football team at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, ahead of their WAFCON 2026 qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic. He described the gesture as a recognition of the team’s inspiring performances and a motivation to spur them toward greater victories.
Governor @DapoAbiodunCON noted that his administration remains steadfast in transforming the sports landscape of Ogun State. From the modernization of the MKO Abiola International Stadium to plans for a world-class sports hub in Abeokuta, he said the government is investing in infrastructure and opportunities that will nurture champions and position Ogun as the true Gateway to Excellence.
Governor Abiodun Pledges ₦50 Million Support to Super Falcons, Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports development and youth empowerment as he announced a ₦50 million support… pic.twitter.com/BEERaDHzCS
— Ogun State Government - OGSG (@OGSG_Official) October 28, 2025
While playing host to the Super Falcons yesterday ahead of their WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin Republic, we announced a ₦50 million support package in recognition of their inspiring performance and to further motivate them. This gesture reflects our administration’s unwavering commitment to sports development and youth empowerment.
From modernizing the MKO Abiola International Stadium to establishing a world-class sports hub, we are investing in facilities and opportunities that nurture champions and elevate Ogun State as the true Gateway to Excellence.
While playing host to the Super Falcons yesterday ahead of their WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin Republic, we announced a ₦50 million support package in recognition of their inspiring performance and to further motivate them. This gesture reflects our administration’s… pic.twitter.com/VE8wLBU8p5
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON (@DapoAbiodunCON) October 28, 2025
We were delighted to receive the Super Falcons of Nigeria in our office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, ahead of their second-leg Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic. In recognition of their inspiring performances and to further motivate them for the task ahead, we announced a support package of ₦50 million to the team.
Their return to the MKO Abiola International Stadium is a validation that we are doing something right in Ogun State. Beyond hosting matches, we are transforming the stadium environment with plans for a world-class sports hub—complete with a five-star hotel, cinema, shopping complex, and other facilities that will make Abeokuta a true sports and tourism destination.
We commended the Falcons for their historic tenth WAFCON title in Morocco, a victory that lifted the spirit of our nation. What they represent goes far beyond football—they embody leadership, teamwork, and discipline. Through their example, millions of young women are learning that excellence knows no gender, and that with hard work and unity, they too can break barriers and achieve greatness.
On behalf of the government and the good people of Ogun State, we assured the Super Falcons of our unwavering support. We believe that through their success, they will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders, athletes, and achievers. Ogun State stands firmly with them as they continue to make Nigeria proud.
The actress, best known for her role as Sybil, has died aged 93. She was watching the sitcom the day before she died.
John Cleese has paid tribute to his Fawlty Towers co-star Prunella Scales, who has died aged 93, describing her as a "wonderful comic actress".
The star, who was living with dementia, was watching the sitcom the day before she died, her sons Samuel and Joseph West said in a statement confirming her death.
"Our darling mother Prunella Scales died peacefully at home in London yesterday."
Her seven-decade acting career saw her in multiple roles from the 1950s, including in 1960s sitcom Marriage Lines, before featuring as the wife of John Cleese's character Basil Fawlty, in two series of Fawlty Towers in 1975 and 1979.
The family statement added: "Although dementia forced her retirement from a remarkable acting career of nearly 70 years, she continued to live at home. She was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died.
"Pru was married to Timothy West for 61 years. He died in November 2024.
"She is survived by two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
"We would like to thank all those who gave Pru such wonderful care at the end of her life: her last days were comfortable, contented and surrounded by love."
Prunella Scales was one of the most successful and popular comedy actresses of her generation - achieving worldwide fame and recognition as Sybil, the long-suffering wife of Basil Fawlty in the sitcom Fawlty Towers.
Her performances, alongside John Cleese, are often regarded as arguably some of TV's funniest comedy moments ever.
The sitcom, set in a hotel in the seaside resort of Torquay, continues to be broadcast. It was developed into a theatre production that moved to London's West End in 2024.
'National treasure' and 'British icon'
John Cleese described his on-screen wife as "a really wonderful comic actress" and "a very sweet lady".
"Scene after scene she was absolutely perfect," he added.
Jon Petrie, director of comedy at the BBC which broadcast Fawlty Towers, described her as a "national treasure whose brilliance as Sybil Fawlty lit up screens and still makes us laugh today".
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth told Sky News "she was funny, independent, intelligent, interesting, interested, intrepid, a very... considerable actress. She was a mistress of her craft."
In an earlier tribute on X, he posted images of Scales alongside Queen Camilla, from an event in May 2024.
Sir Keir Starmer's official spokesman said Scales "was part of a golden era for British comedy" whose talent "gave many people a huge amount of enjoyment".
Meanwhile, Corinne Mills, for Alzheimer's Society, called her a "a true British icon" and praised her for "shining an important light on the UK's biggest killer".
Sybil was 'poignant and beautiful'
Sky News arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle said the success of Fawlty Towers was largely down to how Prunella Scales portrayed her character, Sybil.
"She could have played that as a kind of moaning, whingeing, kind of negative kind of wife... the wife indoors. And she didn't.
"She absolutely gave it layers. It was poignant and beautiful."
Seven-decade acting career
But although she was regularly cast in comic roles, alongside comedy giants like Richard Briers and Ronnie Barker, her abilities ranged far more widely than that.
Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth, who was born on 22 June 1932, had a seven-decade acting career.
Her career break came with the early 1960s sitcom Marriage Lines, starring opposite Richard Briers. Scales also played Queen Elizabeth II in the British film A Question Of Attribution, a role which earned her a Bafta nomination.
In 1973, Scales teamed up with Ronnie Barker in the series called Seven Of One, and in 1991 she starred alongside West on the West End stage in Long Day's Journey Into Night.
Scales married West in 1963, and had two sons; the elder being the actor and director Samuel West.
She was a lifelong supporter of the Labour Party and appeared on their party political broadcasts during the 2005 and 2010 general election campaigns.
She also used her status to help charities, including the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).
Dementia caused her 'gradual disappearance'
In January 2013, she revealed her short-term memory was fading and her husband later confirmed that Scales was living with vascular dementia.
West told Piers Morgan's Life Stories: "The sad thing is that you just watch the gradual disappearance of the person that you knew and loved and were very close to.
"When we've been to a concert, or a play, or a film, there's nothing very much we can say about it afterwards because Pru will have a fairly hazy memory."
The couple appeared together in 10 series of the TV series Great Canal Journeys until Scales' dementia reportedly progressed to the point where they had to stop in 2020.
The pair appeared in several more specials, where they looked back at their travels.
Scales is survived by her sons, Samuel and Joseph West, stepdaughter Juliet West, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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TV/Movies › Re: Fawlty Towers Actress Prunella Scales Has Died Aged 93 by naptu2(op): 12:03pm On Oct 29, 2025
Ernie Watts - Chariots Of Fire