Sale Of The Century (opening titles)

[@piafist]

Brilliant, I always looked forward to 'From Norwich, It's the quiz of the week!'

[@TheFlashfloyd]

that makes it!

[@rocker-barrel4786]

Hee hee me too

[@andkyrmar]

The man. The legend. RIP Nicholas.

[@AnthonyDonnellyTT]

Seconded...

[@mpdalyful1]

if there is anyone more deserving and overlooked for an outstanding contribution award in Nicholas parsons. he has been in entertainment his whole life. and done it all.

[@securityrobot]

Excellent timing when he mentioned Star Attractions and there's a shot of the Hostess Dolly Birds.

[@jasonwillson9459]

Just wow! Saturday nights TV were just so exciting!!

[@Davewise1965]

I remember all of this, I am 46 years old now, I miss my childhood.

[@bethmc717]

Me too makes me sad 😔 I had a lovely childhood,

[@dawnfinch8232]

Used to watch this with my mother

[@carolsurridge4087]

What a star he was! ! RIP nicholas parsons will be missed

[@oystermouth1971]

RIP Nic. What a gent.

[@mutinyonthekitkat]

I used to watch this with my parents in the '70s. For some reason the thing I've remembered about it is that Nicholas Parsons always used to say that the main prize was 'a motor car' rather than saying 'a car'.

[@robjames3277]

I guess it’s how the older generation spoke, it’s gone forever now.

[@derekthesec]

Loved this programme. It featured the Metro.

[@TheMasterNo6]

My parents loved this show when I were a kiddie, and before I were born as well!

[@helenberry5877]

RIP Nicholas Parsons 💛

[@tvprograms7207]

What a tune It's where Rap started all in Norwich

[@davidmullaney5366]

Rest in Peace Nicholas Parson

[@ChrisATV301]

They don't make TV shows like that anymore 😊

[@mrhtvwest2484]

Bring it Back with the host being Bradley Walsh

[@sprint955st]

Please no

[@mrhtvwest2484]

Oh Yeh u know you'll love it. 😂😂😂

[@nickshale6926]

"Lynn, try it! I'll just talk over you - I'm not driving a Metro. I'm not driving a Metro. I'm not driving a Metro. I'm not driving a Metro. I'm not driving a Metro."

[@securityrobot]

I know for a fact Martin Lewis got a power shower

[@davidb.8824]

They've rebadged it, you fool!

[@bethmc717]

The theme tune is actually quite funky

[@zippy592]

as i live in norwich,i went and saw the programme being made when i was 16

[@EM-yk1dw]

LOL, AND NOW FROM NORWICH, ITS THE QUIZ OF THE WEEK!!! Memories indeed. Check out the bang up to date prizes. :-))

[@Kapricorn1]

RIP Nicholas Parsons

[@Emerald007007]

I wonder if this is where Alan Partridge got his inspiration from?

[@barbarakirk3064]

Oh yes!

[@benjamindenton]

"They've re-badged it you fool"

[@TomthatiscalledTom]

ImnotdrivingaMiniMetroImnotdrivingaMiniMetroImnotdrivingaMiniMetro

[@jared9394]

Wow! Its even better than local radio! ;)

[@gallafey]

Sale of the century i remember being show on Sunday night during the summer season as i recall and i seem to remember it was fallowed by Heart To Heart, those were the good old days, now there is nothing but tripe on

[@polddaal7432]

Sad day but definitely lived a long and interesting lifetime.

[@Squab1972]

And now.....from Norwich it's the quiz of the week!

[@erebus2218]

cool, now I finally get that joke Lee Evans made. 'we don't get telly round our way sir!' lol

[@madabbafan]

The days when there was a limit on the value of the prizes that could be given away on TV quiz shows.

[@TheLabrat67]

what a fabulous place of wonder norwich must be

[@kisbie]

@SLOPPYTHESLOWORM Agree 100%. As pointed out by others, it's ironic that UKTV have increased their profts and profile by giving each of their channels an individual identity and name - Dave, Yesterday, GOLD, Really etc.

[@Stratman78]

YES YOU DO!

[@shepshepherd]

I want that Music Centre! :P

[@tonymontana1974]

its...... the quiz of the week.

[@christofa9797]

Love

[@SonOfAnders73]

RIP Nick

[@IntricateCinnamonHat]

Put me off ever going to Norwich

[@myoung8951]

I heard it was a close run choice between Nicholas and Nicolson for the lead in The Shining. A lost opportunity Stanley ... xx

[@IntricateCinnamonHat]

@OldSchoolRasslin Survival - ITV's answer to Attenburoughs 'Life On Earth'

[@darrowby1972]

The 2 door family car courtesy of Mann Egerton of Norwich, you can just see the "Tern" logo in the bottom corner of the windscreen! BRING THIS BACK ON CHALLENGE PLEASE. "sit down if you want to" smarmy git! LOL

[@OldSchoolRasslin]

Did Anglia TV make any other programmes that were shown nationally? This is the only one I remember.

[@eclectica1]

Gambit was another.

[@NathanSimpsonnathanisbeast]

They made a load! One of my favourites is “Knightmare”, which they (later in association with Broadsword Television, which was set up by creator Tim Childs) made for ITV’s children’s strand

[@BrynBuck]

Is it me, or did John Benson always sound like his nose had been crushed? Still, it was a recognisable voice!

[@cmdfarsight]

Here because of Ashens twitch stream

[@wmbrown6]

I remember Benny Hill's 1976 takeoff of the show and his impersonation of his erstwhile occasional straight man . . .

[@jonnyjaywick]

John Benson. sounds a lot like Nigel farage

[@Stuartrusty]

It sure is! =D

[@jansenmann]

Is that Alan Partridge doing the voice over?

[@dartsfan9831]

It was John benson music in the programme was by Peter fenn

[@peterpeterxxo]

olden days.. when a tv was so bulky you could have a plant pot on the top.

[@drwinkle101]

You worked on SOTC! Wow. Did you get your pleb paws on any of the posing birds?

[@abhudson14]

I must say Nicholas Parson look well at 90 (daybreak 4.2.14)

[@NJDevils1087]

Yes you did :P

[@scraggi]

Nicholas! I heard that they are making sale of the century into a film!

[@GirGir183]

I hope Schwarzenegger is available.

[@sniffypigster]

Bloody hell, Where's the rest of the program?

[@IVR02]

Trippy!

[@sirpercivalsmallcock-jones9585]

And now, pissed from Norwich...

[@madamstan]

Never ever anything bloody ever!

[@PropCollector71]

"Did you say tonic water"? "Yes! Tonic water is what I said"

[@sirpercivalsmallcock-jones9585]

Just because my last name's Jolly doesn't mean I have to be jolly all the fucking time!

[@securityrobot]

Another traditional English Pub

[@PilesDriver]

Escorts bestcorts!

[@sibionic]

er...yes. That's what he says. Literally.

[@gedhession]

Back then you had a simple choice, win a Mini Metro on Sale of the Century or a Vauxhall Nova on 3-2-1.

[@sprint955st]

Surely a speedboat on 321

[@gedhession]

That was Bullseye@@sprint955st

[@Cool2BCeltic]

Kitschiness that characterised the era.

[@borgduck]

Do we get to win the Disco chicks as well?

[@misstee101]

Australia really did this as if it's a pageant.

[@cerinolancerinolan7148]

When the winner decides what to buy in The Sale Of The Century do you get the ladies with it?

[@cerinolancerinolan7148]

Sale of the half century that's what Benny Hill presented.

[@skunkhead2007]

Music Centre!!!!

[@RICKD790]

@downwidcrapmusic Haha, and when you passed them on the motorway they always seemed to be down at the front end on one or both sides.

[@biglads4tw]

RIP

[@borgduck]

@BluescreenODeff Oh please don't hurt me, pleeeeeeeaaaaaase!!!!

[@pierstheoneandonly]

I remember seeing it in the early 70's or poss late '60s with a Hammond organ theme instead of this one.

[@stephennewcombe976]

And now, pissed from Norwich. Lets play a game........

[@ASTMA193]

3 dislikes from contestants who didn't win anything ;)

[@cupcakefairy87]

When they talk about 'star attractions' do they mean the prizes or the girls?

[@GirGir183]

Both parts of the double entendre must have being going thru his mind.

[@disneyfan81]

@TheTmny876able How about "Are You Being Served?"?

[@beachturkey7643]

norwich mustard shop

[@mutikonka]

A "lively" 1000cc engine!

[@mrBMW2800]

See The Old British Airways Logo

[@GirGir183]

1:25 And there's the family car. She's easy on the fuel.

[@davidbelcher2072]

"I'm not driving a Mini Metro..."

[@misstee101]

I think they had the UK of $OTC.

[@MrCharrrles]

80 pounds for two gold watches I'LL TAKE IT!

[@melgrant7404]

This isnt the early series prefer the early 70s.

[@Johnnyafc]

Rip

[@ukpipeandcigar]

I’ll have the 2 blondes please

[@peterpeterxxo]

alan partridge and nicholas parsons have similar personas..and the norwich connection..?..hmmmm.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

😥

[@spib65]

@bobbygray100 you tried not to win the prizes

[@whyyoulidl]

wtf? a mini metro for £140? 2 cheap-arse watches for £80? Hmmm, I wonder which was better value?!!!!

[@truckerboy93]

that metro is worth what ?? £140 quid is that in srcap value or new?? lol they were shit.

[@susanhughs1031]

How Many Of You Remember The Golden Shot, " Bernie The Bolt,"!!!!!??????

[@AllenJeremy]

@OldSchoolRasslin they made Tales Of The Unexpected, Gambit, Survival, Knightmare & The Zodiac Game.

[@garywilson7573]

RIP Nicholas Parsons