Computer Originated World

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The Computer Originated World was the method of creating the BBC1 symbol that was used between February 1985 & February 1991. It was created by the BBC graphics & BBC computer departments. Work on it was started in 1983. It was originally going to be launched on 1 January 1985 but was delayed until 18 February that year by the then controller of BBC1, Michael Grade, in order to make part of a new look for the channel as the ratings were starting to slide. From start-up untl 6:00pm that evening, the older NODD mirror globe was used. From 7:00pm until closedown that night, the newer COW globe was used. The first ever programme to be introduced by this new globe was "Wogan", a chat show presented by Terry Wogan.

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• A full, technical account of how the COW was brought to life
• BBC One 'COW Globe' Ident at TV Ark
• BBC1 idents

Preceded by BBC One 'NODD Globe' idents

BBC television idents 18 February 1985–15 February 1991

Succeeded by BBC One 'Smoky Globe' idents