What to Read Next 1966: While the BBC 1 ident symbol remained, a "watch-strap" globe was introduced in 1964, showing the globe in the middle of a striped band. In 1969, the channel converted to ...

In 1968, the channel converted to colour - the globe and BBC 1 logo remained. 1969 - The first colour ident was introduced. A blue and black mechanical globe rotated while a curved mirror placed ...

The first BBC 'ident', the logo seen before a TV programme ... speaking the words 'This is BBC Television'. Image caption, In 1969, BBC 1 included the word 'colour' in the station logo.

The BBC has kick-started the process to change its iconic screen idents for BBC1, as the broadcaster moves towards rebranding the channel and creating a revamped on-air look. The organisation is ...