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* On rock concert releases we see the text "ROCK FLASHBACK" appear in black, with a white outline. Another version has this on a cheap orange text with a yellow outline.
* On rock concert releases we see the text "ROCK FLASHBACK" appear in black, with a white outline. Another version has this on a cheap orange text with a yellow outline.
* A shortened version of the closing variant exists, starting from the small light flashing.
* A shortened version of the closing variant exists, starting from the small light flashing.
*On most U.S. Video releases distributed by CBS/Fox Video or Playhouse Video, the copyright disclaimer in the closing version is blacked out due to legal reasons.
* On most U.S. video releases distributed by CBS/Fox Video or Playhouse Video, the copyright disclaimer in the closing version is blacked out due to legal reasons.


'''FX/SFX:'''
'''FX/SFX:'''
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**(1980-1984) A big band marching band-type tune, with kettle drums, in B♭ major. Used from the beginning until 1984.
**(1980-1984) A big band marching band-type tune, with kettle drums, in B♭ major. Used from the beginning until 1984.
**(1980-1984) A Moog synth tune with a marching-band flair (sounding similar to the first tune) in A major. Used in tandem with the first tune.
**(1980-1984) A Moog synth tune with a marching-band flair (sounding similar to the first tune) in A major. Used in tandem with the first tune.
** (1981) An orchestrated version of the of the first and second tunes in a different key (C major), led by violins. Used on ''Treasures of the British Crown'' on Laserdisc, released in 1981. It is unknown if it was used on any other releases.
** (1981) An orchestrated version of the first and second tunes in a different key (C major), led by violins. Used on ''Treasures of the British Crown'' on Laserdisc, released in 1981. It is unknown if it was used on any other releases.
** (1981-1984) A laid-back rock version of the first and second tunes in a different key (D♯/E♭ major).
** (1981-1984) A laid-back rock version of the first and second tunes in a different key (D♯/E♭ major).
**(1984-1988) A bouncy synthesized theme that ends with drawn-out synth notes and a 3-note synth-horn fanfare. A "whoosh" is also used to mark the appearance of the "V". This is the one you are most likely to find and has been composed to match the animation as closest as possible. Used from 1984 until the end, and was composed by Peter Howell, who also arranged the 1980's version of the ''Doctor Who'' theme.
**(1984-1988) A bouncy synthesized theme that ends with drawn-out synth notes and a 3-note synth-horn fanfare. A "whoosh" is also used to mark the appearance of the "V". This is the one you are most likely to find and has been composed to match the animation as closest as possible. Used from 1984 until the end, and was composed by Peter Howell, who also arranged the 1980's version of the ''Doctor Who'' theme.
**(1987) A tune sounding like it was played from a music box. This was used only on ''Watch with Mother'' tapes beginning in 1987.
**(1987) A tune sounding like it was played from a music box. This was used only on ''Watch with Mother'' tapes beginning in 1987.
* '''Closing:'''  
* '''Closing:'''  
**(1980-1984 variant 1) Are-arranged version of the marching band-type tune with a powerful florish.
**(1980-1984 variant 1) A re-arranged version of the marching band-type tune with a powerful flourish.
**(1980-1984 variant 2) A re-arranged version of the Moog synth tune with a longer beginning and more grand ending.
**(1980-1984 variant 2) A re-arranged version of the Moog synth tune with a longer beginning and more grand ending.
**(1981) A slower re-arranged version of the string-led tune.
**(1981) A slower re-arranged version of the string-led tune.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On the 1991 VHS tape ''Bottom Fluff'', a tape containing outtakes and unused footage from the sitcom ''Bottom'', silhoutettes of the show's stars, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson can be seen messing around at the bottom of the screen during the second half of the logo.
*On the 1991 VHS tape ''Bottom Fluff'', a tape containing outtakes and unused footage from the sitcom ''Bottom'', silhouettes of the show's stars, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson can be seen messing around at the bottom of the screen during the second half of the logo.
*On the 1995 VHS release of the ''Doctor Who'' episode "The Five Doctors", the logo is snatched up by the Time Scoop (the device that kidnapped the Doctor's incarnations and his companions at the beginning of the story).
*On the 1995 VHS release of the ''Doctor Who'' episode "The Five Doctors", the logo is snatched up by the Time Scoop (the device that kidnapped the Doctor's incarnations and his companions at the beginning of the story).
*Very early releases with this logo have the copyright disclaimer in a different font (e.g. Helvetica or Gill Sans).
*Very early releases with this logo have the copyright disclaimer in a different font (e.g. Helvetica or Gill Sans).
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