THREAD: On 17 December 1976, Thames TV aired a debate about paranormal beliefs. I'm going to present some of the choicest clips here, because believe me: it's the best thing you'll see ALL DAY.

First off, host Sandra Harris gets things rolling: (1/12) Sandra calls on two gentlemen from the UFO Society, who seem to be flanking a 1940s spiv.

"Yes, a human being. Two arms, two legs... a head."

The life expectancy of a character in a public information film was roughly 4.3 seconds. Sound on, by the way. You don't want to miss Freddie Mercury singing along to these horrific accidents.

THREAD: I spent last night and most of today crying with laughter at a jumbled-up thread of modern TV shows reimagined as old British productions. Far too good to go to waste, here's some of the best (with the original tweeter credited)... Game of Thrones (Associated-Rediffusion, 1958) @IrkthePurists

THE PLAYS OF ALAN CLARKE: The 80s was a golden era for writer and director-led television. Visionary director Alan Clarke gave us Penda's Fen and Scum in the 70s, but the 1980s was his decade, beginning with ITV's 1982 play 'Made in Britain'... 16 year-old Trevor is intelligent, articulate and witty. He's also a violent, racist skinhead thug. Writer David Leland makes no apologies for Trevor's behaviour; and there are none for the authorities, who warn Trevor he'll bounce from dole to prison and back again...