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*There is a prototype variant of this logo, in which there is one large white stripe instead of three in the later version; this was seen from April to June 1966.
*There is a prototype variant of this logo, in which there is one large white stripe instead of three in the later version; this was seen from April to June 1966.
*Christmas 1967: The globe is replaced with a candle. "Christmas BBC1" appears instead of the BBC1 blocks and snowflake tinsel appears on the top and the bottom.
*Christmas 1967: The globe is replaced with a candle. "Christmas BBC1" appears instead of the BBC1 blocks and snowflake tinsel appears on the top and the bottom.
'''Technique:''' The rotating globe.
'''Technique:''' The rotating globe.


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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*A slightly modified variant was introduced in the Summer of 1969.
*Christmas 1968: The ident is unknown, but in a trailer package a giant snowflake replaces the globe. The BBC1 logo is inverted.
*Christmas 1968: The ident is unknown, but in a trailer package a giant snowflake replaces the globe. The BBC1 logo is inverted.
*A slightly modified variant was introduced in the Summer of 1969.
 
'''Technique:''' See above.
'''Technique:''' See above.


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*A rare variant from circa 1971/1972 had the BBC logo with rounded edges but with "COLOUR" in the Helvetica typeface. This was probably the first appearance of the 1971/1972 BBC logo.
*A rare variant from circa 1971/1972 had the BBC logo with rounded edges but with "COLOUR" in the Helvetica typeface. This was probably the first appearance of the 1971/1972 BBC logo.
*For junctions in-between BBC school programmes during 1969-1972, a different NODD globe was used. This variant lacked the "COLOUR" caption, and was shown in monochrome, since school programming was still filmed in monochrome until 1972.
*For junctions in-between BBC school programmes during 1969-1972, a different NODD globe was used. This variant lacked the "COLOUR" caption, and was shown in monochrome, since school programming was still filmed in monochrome until 1972.
*Accompanying clock variant: An analogue clock face with the hours being represented by 2 bars, getting thicker for each hour. The hands are attached to a ring with a black circle in the centre, though the second hand poked through. This clock was used from 1969-72; later variants feature an oblique serif typeface to typeset the word colour. It was actually a real clock and filmed at the correct time, often appearing just before the actual ident.
*In 2006-2007, this logo was revived for the introduction of TV series ''Life on Mars'', which fittingly takes places in the 70s.
*In 2006-2007, this logo was revived for the introduction of TV series ''Life on Mars'', which fittingly takes places in the 70s.


'''Christmas Idents:'''
'''Christmas Variants:'''
*Christmas 1969: This variant had a different globe with geographical contours, similar to the later COW globe. Also, instead of the usual reflection, there are holographic snowflakes in the background. Text saying "Christmas in Colour" appears on the top of the stripe, with BBC 1 on the bottom.
*Christmas 1969: This variant had a different globe with geographical contours, similar to the later COW globe. Also, instead of the usual reflection, there are holographic snowflakes in the background. Text saying "Christmas in Colour" appears on the top of the stripe, with BBC 1 on the bottom.
*Christmas 1970: The same as the last variant, but the ticker on the bottom says "Christmas on BBC1".
*Christmas 1970: The same as the last variant, but the ticker on the bottom says "Christmas on BBC1".
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* Christmas 1974: Same as the 1971/1972 ident.
* Christmas 1974: Same as the 1971/1972 ident.


'''Local Idents:'''
'''Local Variants:'''
*For BBC Yorkshire, then known as BBC North, a large drum with 4 copies of the symbol at the time (An abstract "N" with a triangle in it) rotates in place of the BBC globe. The text is also changed accordingly.
*For BBC Yorkshire, then known as BBC North, a large drum with 4 copies of the symbol at the time (An abstract "N" with a triangle in it) rotates in place of the BBC globe. The text is also changed accordingly.
*For BBC Northern Ireland/BBC NI, a large, abstract "NI" appears in place of the logo. A version with a blue background and white logo is known to exist.
*For BBC Northern Ireland/BBC NI, a large, abstract "NI" appears in place of the logo. A version with a blue background and white logo is known to exist.
*Other networks also usually replaced the globe with their own symbol and name, usually still, alongside the national globe.
*Other networks also usually replaced the globe with their own symbol and name, usually still, alongside the national globe.
'''Accompanying clock ident:''' An analogue clock face with the hours being represented by 2 bars, getting thicker for each hour. The hands are attached to a ring with a black circle in the centre, though the second hand poked through. This clock was used from 1969-72; later variants feature an oblique serif typeface to typeset the word colour. It was actually a real clock and filmed at the correct time, often appearing just before the actual ident.


'''Technique:''' The globe rotating.
'''Technique:''' The globe rotating.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Again, see 1st logo. However, the British national anthem played at closedown.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Again, see 1st logo. However, the British national anthem played at closedown.


'''Availability:''' Rare. Still seen as part of various gags on ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'', as well as preserved by TV enthusiasts, especially TVArk.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Still seen as part of various gags on ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'', as well as preserved by TV enthusiasts.


===4th Logo (28 December 1974-4 September 1981)===
===4th Logo (28 December 1974-4 September 1981)===
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*Sometime in 1978, the ident was slightly modified, with a new globe used. The distance between the "'''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''" and the globe is larger, and the globe model is different.
*Sometime in 1978, the ident was slightly modified, with a new globe used. The distance between the "'''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''" and the globe is larger, and the globe model is different.
*For the different regions, the name would usually be shown in a thinner version of the Futura typeface below the wordmark. However, there are some regions who do things quite differently:
** In Wales, the text is stacked to the right of it, and has the name in both English and Welsh.
** In Northern Ireland, the same NI symbol from before makes a return, but coloured white like the rest of the logo.
** In the Midlands, the logo was briefly replaced the globe with a rotating version of their "Ribbon M" logo before being standardised.
** Much like BBC Midlands, Yorkshire/North had the logo recoloured and the text reading " '''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1 NORTH}}''' as well for about a year.
*On at least one occasion, the text is the same yellow as the globe. This may have been an error with the electronic colouring process used for the NODD system.
*On at least one occasion, the text is the same yellow as the globe. This may have been an error with the electronic colouring process used for the NODD system.
*Accompanying clock variant: Whilst mostly similar to the previous variant, it corresponds to the then-current colour scheme. The clock is {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} with a {{color|blue}} background. The BBC 1 caption appears at the bottom, this time with no line above it.


'''Christmas Idents''':
'''Christmas Variants:'''
**Christmas 1975: Same as 1974's globe, save for the new Christmas BBC1 legend incorporating the new twin-striped BBC1 logo. (BBC 1's logos were inconsistent at this time.)
**Christmas 1975: Same as 1974's globe, save for the new Christmas BBC1 legend incorporating the new twin-striped BBC1 logo. (BBC 1's logos were inconsistent at this time.)
**Christmas 1976: A giant revolving snowflake (not unlike those hanging ones you can buy for your tree) temporarily replaces the globe with a festive {{color|red}} background behind it. The bottom caption states "'''''{{Font|Blackletter Gothic|Christmas}}''/{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''", with "'''''{{Font|Blackletter Gothic|Christmas}}'''''" in a Blackletter Gothic font and "'''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''" in a striped font (like the next logo). A companion clock was also created.
**Christmas 1976: A giant revolving snowflake (not unlike those hanging ones you can buy for your tree) temporarily replaces the globe with a festive {{color|red}} background behind it. The bottom caption states "'''''{{Font|Blackletter Gothic|Christmas}}''/{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''", with "'''''{{Font|Blackletter Gothic|Christmas}}'''''" in a Blackletter Gothic font and "'''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1}}'''" in a striped font (like the next logo). A companion clock was also created.
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**Christmas 1980 (Scotland): The globe model is almost invisible with only the continents showing. cel-animated snowflakes decorate the lighter blue background.
**Christmas 1980 (Scotland): The globe model is almost invisible with only the continents showing. cel-animated snowflakes decorate the lighter blue background.


*'''Accompanying clock ident:''' Same as previous logo, but corresponds to the then-current colour scheme. The clock is {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} with a {{color|blue}} background. The BBC 1 caption appears at the bottom, this time with no line above it.
'''Local Variants:'''
** In Wales, the text is stacked to the right of it, and has the name in both English and Welsh.
** In Northern Ireland, the same NI symbol from before makes a return, but coloured white like the rest of the logo.
** In the Midlands, the logo was briefly replaced the globe with a rotating version of their "Ribbon M" logo before being standardised.
** Much like BBC Midlands, Yorkshire/North had the logo recoloured and the text reading " '''{{Font|Futura|BBC 1 NORTH}}''' as well for about a year.


'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*Much like the previous logo, legends for the regional variants exist, though they're mostly now in a green computerised font with some exceptions. (Like Midlands and East Midlands having theirs in a lowercase script font. The former is green, and the latter's white.)
*One Scottish variant has the "1" omitted from "BBC1" and the word "SCOTLAND" below placed between two horizontal lines
*On the ident's first two days, the blue was {{color|midnightblue|a very dark navy}}, and the continents were {{color|greenyellow|pale yellow-green}}. This was due to a severe problem with the colour scheme. Also, for its first nine months, the ident was modified a few times.
*On the ident's first two days, the blue was {{color|midnightblue|a very dark navy}}, and the continents were {{color|greenyellow|pale yellow-green}}. This was due to a severe problem with the colour scheme. Also, for its first nine months, the ident was modified a few times.
*A rare variant has an unusual form in which the globe shows an optical illusion. Shown only on ''Tomorrow's World''. This variant is nicknamed "The Brain Globe".
*A rare variant has an unusual form in which the globe shows an optical illusion. Shown only on ''Tomorrow's World''. This variant is nicknamed "The Brain Globe".
*For the BBC's 60th Anniversary in 1982, instead of usual text "BBC1", the lower part shows a parallelogram with the number "60" and at the right was the word "BBC Years" in a script font.
*For the BBC's 60th Anniversary in 1982, instead of usual text "BBC1", the lower part shows a parallelogram with the number "60" and at the right was the word "BBC Years" in a script font.
*Another variation exists to celebrate 60 Years of Children's Programming. The number "60" is in Blippo typeface, as are the stacked words "BBC YEARS". At the right of the "6" is a green balloon.
*Another variation exists to celebrate 60 Years of Children's Programming. The number "60" is in Blippo typeface, as are the stacked words "BBC YEARS". At the right of the "6" is a green balloon.
* To celebrate the 1984 Olympic Games, there is a variation where the reflection was absent, and replaced by the Olympic Rings in orange, with the globe contained in the top centre of the ring, also orange.
*To celebrate the 1984 Olympic Games, there is a variation where the reflection was absent, and replaced by the Olympic Rings in orange, with the globe contained in the top centre of the ring, also orange.
* On 23 October 2012, this logo was revived in Northern Ireland to mark both its digital switchover and the end of the analogue television era in the UK.
*On 23 October 2012, this logo was revived in Northern Ireland to mark both its digital switchover and the end of the analogue television era in the UK.
*'''Accompanying clock ident:''' From 5 September to approximately December 1981, the clock was similar to the 69/74 clock, aside from the colours and the new striped byline. After this, a new computerised clock was introduced with minor changes to the design. The central dot, for example, changed from a circular outline to a green dot. Wales continued to use the old mechanical clock regionally till the very end.
*Accompanying clock variant: From 5 September to approximately December 1981, the clock was similar to the 69/74 clock, aside from the colours and the new striped byline. After this, a new computerised clock was introduced with minor changes to the design. The central dot, for example, changed from a circular outline to a green dot. Wales continued to use the old mechanical clock regionally till the very end.


'''Christmas Variants:'''
'''Christmas Variants:'''
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*Christmas 1984 (Scotland): Three square-shaped prisms in red with green stripes rotate on a table as they're reflected on the mirror. BBC Scotland appears in neon red below.
*Christmas 1984 (Scotland): Three square-shaped prisms in red with green stripes rotate on a table as they're reflected on the mirror. BBC Scotland appears in neon red below.
*Christmas 1984 (Wales): We see BBC Wales written in a bold red font similar to the 1974-81 version. Instead of the globe, a kaleidoscope in the shape of a snowflake animates above while Christmas lights on the left and right of the screen twinkle. An adapted clock was also used, which was simply the standard clock but with images of the same snowflakes below.
*Christmas 1984 (Wales): We see BBC Wales written in a bold red font similar to the 1974-81 version. Instead of the globe, a kaleidoscope in the shape of a snowflake animates above while Christmas lights on the left and right of the screen twinkle. An adapted clock was also used, which was simply the standard clock but with images of the same snowflakes below.
'''Local Variants:'''
*Much like the previous logo, legends for the regional variants exist, though they're mostly now in a green computerised font with some exceptions. (Like Midlands and East Midlands having theirs in a lowercase script font. The former is green, and the latter's white.)
*One Scottish variant has the "1" omitted from "BBC1" and the word "SCOTLAND" below placed between two horizontal lines.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 2nd and the 3rd logo.
'''Technique:''' Same as the 2nd and the 3rd logo.
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*The BBC World Service used a version of this logo from 1991 until 1995, in which words "BBC1" were replaced with a small BBC logo (with lines below each box) and the words "WORLD SERVICE" appearing below.
*The BBC World Service used a version of this logo from 1991 until 1995, in which words "BBC1" were replaced with a small BBC logo (with lines below each box) and the words "WORLD SERVICE" appearing below.
*On the 1987 Christmas episode of the ITV satirical series ''Splitting Image'', this was shown, although it changes to the globe of "chocolate pudding". The globe talks about why it was made of "chocolate pudding", until the BBC2 logo of the time appears. The globe successfully gets rid of them, and fades to the 1983 Central Television logo.
*On the 1987 Christmas episode of the ITV satirical series ''Splitting Image'', this was shown, although it changes to the globe of "chocolate pudding". The globe talks about why it was made of "chocolate pudding", until the BBC2 logo of the time appears. The globe successfully gets rid of them, and fades to the 1983 Central Television logo.
*Accompanying clock ident''':''' The same basic clock from December 1981, with new blue and gold colours, as well as the serif caption. Note the lack of a centre dot. This was never corrected during the clock's run nationally, although regional variants have a central dot.
*Accompanying clock ident: The same basic clock from December 1981, with new blue and gold colours, as well as the serif caption. Note the lack of a centre dot. This was never corrected during the clock's run nationally, although regional variants have a central dot.


'''Christmas Variants:'''
'''Christmas Variants:'''
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'''Logo:''' Same concept as before, except the globe is now on a space background and surrounded by a swirling smoky atmosphere, the stylised numeral "1" is in the centre and now big. The 1988 BBC logo appears at the bottom of the screen. This was also the final time BBC One was called "BBC 1".
'''Logo:''' Same concept as before, except the globe is now on a space background and surrounded by a swirling smoky atmosphere, the stylised numeral "1" is in the centre and now big. The 1988 BBC logo appears at the bottom of the screen. This was also the final time BBC One was called "BBC 1".


'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed by Martin Lambie-Nairn, and was created by filming a physical sphere with the smoky effects added post-production. It was played off modified Sony LaserDiscs.
'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed by Martin Lambie-Nairn, and was created by filming a physical sphere with the smoky effects added post-production. It was played out using modified Sony LaserDiscs.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* Cley next the Sea, Norfolk
* Cley next the Sea, Norfolk
*Swinside Stone Circle, Cumbria
*Swinside Stone Circle, Cumbria
* London Docklands (where not only is this officially the last ident used from this era, but the globe is also not at flight.)
* London Docklands (where not only is this officially the last ident used from this era, but the globe is also not in flight.)
*Angel of the North
*Angel of the North
*St Michael's Mount
*St Michael's Mount
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*Like the previous logo, for programmes with Ceefax subtitles, the 888 caption appears in the top right. Beginning in July 1999, this was changed to "Subtitles", following the uptake in digital television and the increased use of the new BBC Text service.
*Like the previous logo, for programmes with Ceefax subtitles, the 888 caption appears in the top right. Beginning in July 1999, this was changed to "Subtitles", following the uptake in digital television and the increased use of the new BBC Text service.
* Accompanying clock ident: Like the previous clock, this used the GNAT system like before, but the minute hand moves every 15 seconds again, and the background appears to be the inside of the balloon. The BBC One logo is tacked on to the bottom of the screen as usual. When it was converted to widescreen in 1998, the minute hand moved every minute again, though some regions still had the previous version. It was retired when the logo was ditched, and thus is the last time a clock has been used.
*Accompanying clock ident: Like the previous clock, this used the GNAT system like before, but the minute hand moves every 15 seconds again, and the background appears to be the inside of the balloon. The BBC One logo is tacked on to the bottom of the screen as usual. When it was converted to widescreen in 1998, the minute hand moved every minute again, though some regions still had the previous version. It was retired when the logo was ditched, and thus is the last time a clock has been used.
*Beginning in 2000, there are new idents. The basic concept is same here, but features skateboarders, a busy market scene, a situation of bungee jumping, and a carnival.
*Beginning in 2000, there are new idents. The basic concept is same here, but features skateboarders, a busy market scene, a situation of bungee jumping, and a carnival.
*In 1999, a special edition was used when the balloon eclipsed the sunlight. This was due to a total solar eclipse of that year.
*In 1999, a special edition was used when the balloon eclipsed the sunlight. This was due to a total solar eclipse of that year.
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