Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (NOT ANACHRONISMS) - Page 10 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Richard_FM · 2nd Mar 2019, 2:24 pm

I've heard of the title but not seen it.

In another series someone finds a time capsule with a Sonv pocket radio inside, & asked if that's what Sony used to be called.

It's common for products in Japanse media to have the brand names changed slightly.

'LIVEWIRE?' · 22nd Apr 2019, 12:10 pm

On Saturday evening I was watching the '6.5 special' film via a recently acquired Blu-Ray Disc, and I'm sure that in at least one scene featuring Diane Todd as 'Anne', there was an Ever Ready Sky King portable radio prominently visible. In 1958, when the film was both made and set, we had the similar Sky Queen. Bulky, heavy things to carry around, but transistor portables were new and expensive items back then!

greenstar · 23rd Apr 2019, 8:56 pm

Watching an episode (Flight to Jawani) of 'It ain't half hot mum', and one scene shows a control tower communicating with a flying fortress. As below. I've no idea what the equipment shown is.
Tony

McMurdo · 22nd May 2019, 11:37 pm

Interesting first episode of this 6-part period drama tonight. Set in the mid 1950s, we soon learn the protagonist (Toby Stephens) owns an electronics factory, we see stacks of radios around and lots of test gear, he brings home his first TV, there's a bedroom Bush, lots to spot and no doubt more to come.

HamishBoxer · 23rd May 2019, 8:06 am

Great stuff,I recorded it and look forward.

llama · 23rd May 2019, 8:27 am

In the trailer there's a chap in a toilet cubicle fumbling with a mini reel-to-reel recorder, much like the rim-drive models of the early '60s. I wonder if anyone can identify the model. It's probably an anachronism but acceptable in the context.
Graham

'LIVEWIRE?' · 23rd May 2019, 8:57 am

The Thread title should be altered. According to my copy of Radio Times 'Summer of Rockets' was on BBC2(not BBC1) '9PM last night. I missed it, too! (watching another program at the time, and my DVR/VCR is in need of TLC!)

AC/HL · 23rd May 2019, 11:35 am

Google concurs. Title updated.

Brigham · 28th May 2019, 2:34 pm

Oh! That explains it!
I really MUST get BBC2!

Andrew2 · 9th Jun 2019, 10:21 pm

At about 12 minutes into 'Summer of Rockets' Pt3, we see a RACAL RA17 and a Marconi TF995 (I think) on the racks.

Radio Wrangler · 9th Jun 2019, 11:41 pm

That may be a Solartron regulated PSU on the shelf above the RA17

David

dave walsh · 10th Jun 2019, 12:01 am

I started a Summer of Rockets thread on 2/6/19 just to ID a couple of items in P1 and recommend the drama itself. I also wasn't really looking for period mistakes or anachronisms! It's a great series like, for example, "Shooting The Past" [1999] also by Poliakoff . That doesn't feature electronics but it is entirely vintage/archive focused.

Dave W

Electronpusher0 · 12th Jun 2019, 7:11 am

I don't want to start knocking "summer of rockets" as it is excellent and the period equipment is very well thought out but I was puzzled why only one wall of the assembly floor has dragons teeth sound proofing as used in anechoic rooms, the other end of the room is the equipment rack in the posted image with glass windows behind.

Peter

Radio Wrangler · 12th Jun 2019, 8:35 am

Dragon's teeth pyramids of electromagnetic absorber are used in RF test rooms. It looks just like acoustic absorber. A single wall might be of use for testing signals from/to directional antennae like dishes and horns.

David

petervk2mlg · 15th Jun 2019, 5:25 am

Does anyone recognise the 1930s radio which appears in the 1956 Film "Together"

ms660 · 15th Jun 2019, 11:34 am

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ultra_tiger_2.html

?

Lawrence.

petervk2mlg · 15th Jun 2019, 12:35 pm

That's the one. Many thanks, Lawrence.

P

2nd Jul 2019, 4:17 pm

Watching "Yes Minister" (the badger one) and Mr Hacker has a Hacker Sovereign in the kitchen. Rather appropriate.

Stuart R · 15th Jul 2019, 1:55 pm

Just sat down in front of the telly with a late lunch

"A Cry from the Streets" is nearly finished on Talking Pictures.

Max Bygraves in his TV/Radio repair workshop.

SR

emeritus · 15th Jul 2019, 5:58 pm

I saw that today too. Bush TV boxes, several radios and electric fires, and a scene where a lady is using an electric iron plugged into the light socket.

2nd Mar 2019, 2:24 pm	#181
Richard_FM Octode Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockport, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 1,967	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) I've heard of the title but not seen it. In another series someone finds a time capsule with a Sonv pocket radio inside, & asked if that's what Sony used to be called. It's common for products in Japanse media to have the brand names changed slightly. __________________ Hello IT: Have you Tried Turning It Off & On Again?

22nd Apr 2019, 12:10 pm	#182
'LIVEWIRE?' Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.W. Oxfordshire(Chipping Norton) Posts: 7,306	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) On Saturday evening I was watching the '6.5 special' film via a recently acquired Blu-Ray Disc, and I'm sure that in at least one scene featuring Diane Todd as 'Anne', there was an Ever Ready Sky King portable radio prominently visible. In 1958, when the film was both made and set, we had the similar Sky Queen. Bulky, heavy things to carry around, but transistor portables were new and expensive items back then!

23rd Apr 2019, 8:56 pm	#183
greenstar Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Leicester, Leics. UK. Posts: 1,666	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Watching an episode (Flight to Jawani) of 'It ain't half hot mum', and one scene shows a control tower communicating with a flying fortress. As below. I've no idea what the equipment shown is. Tony Attached Thumbnails

22nd May 2019, 11:37 pm	#184
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,173	BBC1 Summer of Rockets Interesting first episode of this 6-part period drama tonight. Set in the mid 1950s, we soon learn the protagonist (Toby Stephens) owns an electronics factory, we see stacks of radios around and lots of test gear, he brings home his first TV, there's a bedroom Bush, lots to spot and no doubt more to come. __________________ Kevin

23rd May 2019, 8:06 am	#185
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,878	Re: BBC1 Summer of Rockets Great stuff,I recorded it and look forward. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

23rd May 2019, 8:27 am	#186
llama Octode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Osyth, Nr Clacton, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,476	Re: BBC1 Summer of Rockets In the trailer there's a chap in a toilet cubicle fumbling with a mini reel-to-reel recorder, much like the rim-drive models of the early '60s. I wonder if anyone can identify the model. It's probably an anachronism but acceptable in the context. Graham __________________ Half my stuff is junk - trouble is, I don't know which half!

23rd May 2019, 8:57 am	#187
'LIVEWIRE?' Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.W. Oxfordshire(Chipping Norton) Posts: 7,306	Re: BBC2 Summer of Rockets The Thread title should be altered. According to my copy of Radio Times 'Summer of Rockets' was on BBC2(not BBC1) '9PM last night. I missed it, too! (watching another program at the time, and my DVR/VCR is in need of TLC!)

23rd May 2019, 11:35 am	#188
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,632	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Google concurs. Title updated. __________________ Bill, BVWS member

28th May 2019, 2:34 pm	#189
Brigham Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK. Posts: 1,102	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Oh! That explains it! I really MUST get BBC2!

9th Jun 2019, 10:21 pm	#190
Andrew2 Nonode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 2,019	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) At about 12 minutes into 'Summer of Rockets' Pt3, we see a RACAL RA17 and a Marconi TF995 (I think) on the racks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Andy G1HBE.

9th Jun 2019, 11:41 pm	#191
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,249	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) That may be a Solartron regulated PSU on the shelf above the RA17 David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

10th Jun 2019, 12:01 am	#192
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,722	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) I started a Summer of Rockets thread on 2/6/19 just to ID a couple of items in P1 and recommend the drama itself. I also wasn't really looking for period mistakes or anachronisms! It's a great series like, for example, "Shooting The Past" [1999] also by Poliakoff . That doesn't feature electronics but it is entirely vintage/archive focused. Dave W Last edited by dave walsh; 10th Jun 2019 at 12:10 am.

12th Jun 2019, 7:11 am	#193
Electronpusher0 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 2,202	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) I don't want to start knocking "summer of rockets" as it is excellent and the period equipment is very well thought out but I was puzzled why only one wall of the assembly floor has dragons teeth sound proofing as used in anechoic rooms, the other end of the room is the equipment rack in the posted image with glass windows behind. Peter

12th Jun 2019, 8:35 am	#194
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,249	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Dragon's teeth pyramids of electromagnetic absorber are used in RF test rooms. It looks just like acoustic absorber. A single wall might be of use for testing signals from/to directional antennae like dishes and horns. David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

15th Jun 2019, 5:25 am	#195
petervk2mlg Heptode Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parkes, NSW Australia Posts: 877	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Does anyone recognise the 1930s radio which appears in the 1956 Film "Together" Attached Thumbnails

15th Jun 2019, 11:34 am	#196
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,452	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ultra_tiger_2.html ? Lawrence.

15th Jun 2019, 12:35 pm	#197
petervk2mlg Heptode Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parkes, NSW Australia Posts: 877	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) That's the one. Many thanks, Lawrence. P

2nd Jul 2019, 4:17 pm	#198
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Technology related anachronisms on TV and in films etc. Watching "Yes Minister" (the badger one) and Mr Hacker has a Hacker Sovereign in the kitchen. Rather appropriate.

15th Jul 2019, 1:55 pm	#199
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 671	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) Just sat down in front of the telly with a late lunch "A Cry from the Streets" is nearly finished on Talking Pictures. Max Bygraves in his TV/Radio repair workshop. SR

15th Jul 2019, 5:58 pm	#200
emeritus Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brentwood, Essex, UK. Posts: 5,211	Re: Vintage Radios, TVs etc in films and on TV (not anachronisms) I saw that today too. Bush TV boxes, several radios and electric fires, and a scene where a lady is using an electric iron plugged into the light socket.