Stop, Look, Listen: 1984-85
Details of 1984-85 broadcasts of the ITV Schools series Stop, Look, Listen, covering topics for primary school pupils.
10 more new episodes were made for 1984-85, again spread across the three terms of the year and across the 'Set A' and 'Set B' sequences.
These episodes used the traffic light face opening titles and the High Life theme tune.
1984-85 was the 9th of 26 years of new broadcasts, and the 14th of 38 years overall, for Stop, Look, Listen.
10 of the 56 episodes broadcast this year were new, and the episodes first broadcast this year were repeated until 1992.
Roadmenders
Cars
Zoo
Librarian
Episode List
New episodes
| # | Title | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Librarian (1984) | 9 Oct 1984 |
| 2. | Roadmenders | 15 Oct 1984 |
| 3. | Market Stall-Holder (1984) | 12 Nov 1984 |
| 4. | Seasons: Autumn and Winter | 14 Jan 1985 |
| 5. | Bananas (1985) | 5 Feb 1985 |
| 6. | Stone (1984) | 11 Feb 1985* |
| 7. | Cars (1985) | 30 Apr 1985 |
| 8. | Boats and Boating (1985) | 21 May 1985 |
| 9. | Zoo | 5 Jun 1985 |
| 10. | Safari Park (1985) | 12 Jun 1985 |
All broadcasts, including repeats
Episodes shown this year, including repeats from previous years.
Episodes are numbered in order of original broadcast, so some episodes from Set B will have lower numbers than episodes from Set A, even though Set A appears first in the list.
Set A
| # | Title | Mon 9:59am | Wed 11:10am |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ | Firemen (1981) | 17 Sep 1984 | 19 Sep 1984 |
| _ | Ambulance (1981) | 24 Sep 1984 | 26 Sep 1984 |
| _ | Hospital (1981) | 1 Oct 1984 | 3 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Police (1983) | 8 Oct 1984 | 10 Oct 1984 |
| 2. | Roadmenders | 15 Oct 1984 | 17 Oct 1984 |
| _ | half term repeat | 22 Oct 1984 | 24 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Coalminer | 29 Oct 1984 | 31 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Dustmen | 5 Nov 1984 | 7 Nov 1984 |
| 3. | Market Stall-Holder (1984) | 12 Nov 1984 | 14 Nov 1984 |
| _ | Butcher (1981) | 19 Nov 1984 | 21 Nov 1984 |
| _ | Baker (1981) | 26 Nov 1984 | 28 Nov 1984 |
| 4. | Seasons: Autumn and Winter | 14 Jan 1985 | 16 Jan 1985 |
| _ | Wood (1979) | 21 Jan 1985 | 23 Jan 1985 |
| _ | Paper (1980) | 28 Jan 1985 | 30 Jan 1985 |
| _ | Metal | 4 Feb 1985 | 6 Feb 1985 |
| 6. | Stone (1984) | 11 Feb 1985* | 13 Feb 1985 |
| _ | half term repeat | 18 Feb 1985 | 20 Feb 1985 |
| _ | Bricks (1980) | 25 Feb 1985 | 27 Feb 1985 |
| _ | Leather | 4 Mar 1985 | 6 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Wool (1976) | 11 Mar 1985 | 13 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Pottery (1976) | 18 Mar 1985 | 20 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Glass (1978) | 25 Mar 1985 | 27 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Seasons: Spring and Summer | 22 Apr 1985 | 24 Apr 1985 |
| _ | Wildfowl Trust | 29 Apr 1985 | 1 May 1985 |
| _ | Farm Museum (1981) | 13 May 1985 | 8 May 1985 |
| _ | Village | 20 May 1985 | 15 May 1985 |
| _ | Local Customs (Well Dressing) | 3 Jun 1985 | 22 May 1985 |
| 9. | Zoo | 10 Jun 1985 | 5 Jun 1985 |
| 10. | Safari Park (1985) | 17 Jun 1985 | 12 Jun 1985 |
| _ | Fairground | 24 Jun 1985 | 19 Jun 1985 |
Set B
| # | Title | Tue 11:49am |
|---|---|---|
| _ | Farmer (1983) | 18 Sep 1984 |
| _ | Milkman | 25 Sep 1984 |
| _ | Postman (1982) | 2 Oct 1984 |
| 1. | Librarian (1984) | 9 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Doctor (1982) | 16 Oct 1984 |
| _ | half term repeat | 23 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Vet | 30 Oct 1984 |
| _ | Steel Band | 13 Nov 1984 |
| _ | Toy Factory | 20 Nov 1984 |
| _ | Big Store (1982) | 27 Nov 1984 |
| _ | Puppet Show (1982) | 4 Dec 1984# |
| _ | Cheese (1979) | 15 Jan 1985 |
| _ | Fish (1979) | 22 Jan 1985 |
| _ | Fruit | 29 Jan 1985 |
| 5. | Bananas (1985) | 5 Feb 1985 |
| _ | Baked Beans | 12 Feb 1985 |
| _ | half term repeat | 19 Feb 1985 |
| _ | Crisps | 26 Feb 1985 |
| _ | Ice Cream | 5 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Chocolate | 12 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Electricity | 19 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Water (1980) | 26 Mar 1985 |
| _ | Bicycles (1981) | 23 Apr 1985 |
| 7. | Cars (1985) | 30 Apr 1985 |
| _ | Station | 7 May 1985 |
| _ | Trams | 14 May 1985 |
| 8. | Boats and Boating (1985) | 21 May 1985 |
| _ | Canal Boat | 4 Jun 1985 |
| _ | Airport (1984) | 11 Jun 1985 |
| _ | Camping (1984) | 18 Jun 1985 |
* - Stone (1984) was previewed as part of an Out of Schools programme on Monday 3 December 1984 at 10:10 on ITV
# - there were no schools broadcasts on ITV on Tuesday 6th November 1984 due to coverage of the State Opening of Parliament. The Stop, Look, Listen episode Puppet Show had been due to be screened that day, but was postponed and shown at the end of term on Tuesday 4th December 194 instead.
Episode Guide
1. Librarian (1984)
First broadcast: Tuesday 9th October 1984, 11:49am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 13th October 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4/S4C
All broadcasts: 7- Autumn 1984 - Tue 9 Oct 1984, 11:49am on ITV
- Autumn 1985 - Mon 4 Nov 1985, 9:47am; Thu 7 Nov 1985, 9:30am on ITV
- Autumn 1986 - Mon 3 Nov 1986, 9:47am; Thu 6 Nov 1986, 9:30am on ITV
- Autumn 1988 - Mon 10 Oct 1988, 11:17am; Thu 13 Oct 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
2. Roadmenders
Set at a bus stop in Birmingham
First broadcast: Monday 15th October 1984, 9:59am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 9th November 1989, 11:32am on Channel 4 (in Wales last seen on S4C 4 days earlier)
All broadcasts: 12- Autumn 1984 - Mon 15 Oct 1984, 9:59am; Wed 17 Oct 1984, 11:10am; Mon 22 Oct 1984, 9:59am; Wed 24 Oct 1984, 11:10am on ITV
- Autumn 1985 - Mon 14 Oct 1985, 9:47am; Thu 17 Oct 1985, 9:30am on ITV
- Autumn 1986 - Mon 13 Oct 1986, 9:47am; Thu 16 Oct 1986, 9:30am on ITV
- Autumn 1987 - Mon 9 Nov 1987, 11:17am; Thu 12 Nov 1987, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Autumn 1989 - Mon 6 Nov 1989, 11:17am; Thu 9 Nov 1989, 11:32am on Channel 4
3. Market Stall-Holder (1984)
Set at Leicester Market
First broadcast: Monday 12th November 1984, 9:59am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 1st November 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4 (except in Scotland & on S4C in Wales where it was last seen 4 days earlier)
All broadcasts: 10- Autumn 1984 - Mon 12 Nov 1984, 9:59am; Wed 14 Nov 1984, 11:10am on ITV
- Spring 1986 - Wed 8 Jan 1986, 10:21am; Fri 10 Jan 1986, 11:15am on ITV
- Autumn 1986 - Mon 17 Nov 1986, 9:47am; Thu 20 Nov 1986, 9:30am on ITV
- Autumn 1988 - Mon 31 Oct 1988, 11:17am; Thu 3 Nov 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Autumn 1990 - Mon 29 Oct 1990, 11:17am; Thu 1 Nov 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4
4. Seasons: Autumn and Winter
First broadcast: Monday 14th January 1985, 9:59am on ITV Last broadcast: Friday 18th October 1985, 11:15am on ITV
All broadcasts: 4- Spring 1985 - Mon 14 Jan 1985, 9:59am; Wed 16 Jan 1985, 11:10am on ITV
- Autumn 1985 - Wed 16 Oct 1985, 10:21am; Fri 18 Oct 1985, 11:15am on ITV
5. Bananas (1985)
A girl peels a banana and notices the differences from other fruit. Bananas are seen growing in the glass houses at Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the plant is examined and explained.
A West Indies banana plantation is seen being established with the plants sown, tended and watered from above. The crop is harvested and washed, floating in large tanks, then packed and taken to the docks where they set sail for England.
First broadcast: Tuesday 5th February 1985, 11:49am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 17th January 1991, 11:32am on Channel 4 (in Wales last seen on S4C 4 days earlier)
All broadcasts: 8- Spring 1985 - Tue 5 Feb 1985, 11:49am on ITV
- Spring 1986 - Wed 22 Jan 1986, 10:21am; Fri 24 Jan 1986, 11:15am on ITV
- Spring 1987 - Fri 6 Feb 1987, 11:15am on ITV
- Spring 1989 - Mon 16 Jan 1989, 11:17am; Thu 19 Jan 1989, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1991 - Mon 14 Jan 1991, 11:17am; Thu 17 Jan 1991, 11:32am on Channel 4
6. Stone (1984)
First broadcast: Monday 3rd December 1984, 10:10am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 20th February 1986, 9:30am on ITV
All broadcasts: 9- Out of Schools preview - Mon 3 Dec 1984, 10:10am on ITV
- Spring 1985 - Mon 11 Feb 1985, 9:59am; Wed 13 Feb 1985, 11:10am; Mon 18 Feb 1985, 9:59am; Wed 20 Feb 1985, 11:10am on ITV
- Spring 1986 - Mon 10 Feb 1986, 9:47am; Thu 13 Feb 1986, 9:30am; Mon 17 Feb 1986, 9:47am; Thu 20 Feb 1986, 9:30am on ITV
7. Cars (1985)
First we see some old 'horseless carriages' being driven and maintained at the Museum of British Road Transport. A modern factory which still makes sports cars by hand is seen, and the finished car is taken for a test drive. A more up to date factory production line is shown, and the car they make is tested. Finally a factory where robotic machines put a car together is seen.
First broadcast: Tuesday 30th April 1985, 11:49am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 21st January 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4/S4C
All broadcasts: 6- Summer 1985 - Tue 30 Apr 1985, 11:49am on ITV
- Summer 1986 - Wed 30 Apr 1986, 10:21am; Fri 2 May 1986, 11:15am on ITV
- Summer 1987 - Fri 8 May 1987, 11:15am on ITV
- Spring 1988 - Mon 18 Jan 1988, 11:17am; Thu 21 Jan 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
8. Boats and Boating (1985)
A picture of a modern 1980s fibreglass motor boat is revealed to be hanging on the wall of a boat designer, who is drawing a new one.
In the workshop a large mould is prepared and fibreglass and resin sprayed inside. Once the shell has hardened it is taken to another workshop where wooden supports and windows are installed. Special furniture is made and the engine and controls are installed. Once the boat has been assembled it is taken out for a test run on the water.
- This episode was billed as just Boats for some of its later repeats, but I don't believe it was re-made again.
- Stop, Look, Listen also made separate boat-related programmes about Canal Boats, Lifeboatmen and Thames Barges
First broadcast: Tuesday 21st May 1985, 11:49am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 8th February 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4
All broadcasts: 8- Summer 1985 - Tue 21 May 1985, 11:49am on ITV
- Summer 1986 - Wed 21 May 1986, 10:21am; Fri 23 May 1986, 11:15am on ITV
- Summer 1987 - Fri 5 Jun 1987, 11:15am on ITV
- Spring 1988 - Mon 1 Feb 1988, 11:17am; Thu 4 Feb 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1990 - Mon 5 Feb 1990, 11:17am; Thu 8 Feb 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4
9. Zoo
Set at Twycross Zoo
First broadcast: Wednesday 5th June 1985, 11:10am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 12th March 1992, 11:32am on Channel 4 (in Wales last seen on S4C 4 days earlier)
All broadcasts: 12- Summer 1985 - Wed 5 Jun 1985, 11:10am; Mon 10 Jun 1985, 9:59am on ITV
- Summer 1986 - Thu 12 Jun 1986, 9:30am; Mon 16 Jun 1986, 9:47am on ITV
- Summer 1987 - Thu 18 Jun 1987, 9:30am; Mon 22 Jun 1987, 9:47am on ITV
- Spring 1988 - Mon 29 Feb 1988, 11:17am; Thu 3 Mar 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1990 - Mon 12 Mar 1990, 11:17am; Thu 15 Mar 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1992 - Mon 9 Mar 1992, 11:17am; Thu 12 Mar 1992, 11:32am on Channel 4
10. Safari Park (1985)
Set at West Midlands Safari Park
First broadcast: Wednesday 12th June 1985, 11:10am on ITV Last broadcast: Thursday 19th March 1992, 11:32am on Channel 4 (in Wales last seen on S4C 4 days earlier)
All broadcasts: 12- Summer 1985 - Wed 12 Jun 1985, 11:10am; Mon 17 Jun 1985, 9:59am on ITV
- Summer 1986 - Thu 19 Jun 1986, 9:30am; Mon 23 Jun 1986, 9:47am on ITV
- Summer 1987 - Thu 25 Jun 1987, 9:30am; Mon 29 Jun 1987, 9:47am on ITV
- Spring 1988 - Mon 7 Mar 1988, 11:17am; Thu 10 Mar 1988, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1990 - Mon 19 Mar 1990, 11:17am; Thu 22 Mar 1990, 11:32am on Channel 4
- Spring 1992 - Mon 16 Mar 1992, 11:17am; Thu 19 Mar 1992, 11:32am on Channel 4
Locations
Broadcasts
| Year | Term | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Channel | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | Autumn 1984, Spring & Summer 1985 | Monday, 9:59am | Tuesday, 11:49am | Wednesday, 11:10am | ITV |
Credits
| Narrator | Chris Tarrant |
| Researcher | Vikki Worthington |
| Film editors | Mycal Miller Bob Woodward Francis Robertson Chris Rickard David Furmage |
| Adviser | Ronald Gulliford |
| Producer & director | Dilys Howell |
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