#OnThisDay 1982: The Teddy Bears have their picnic (at the zoo). On this episode of Animal Magic, we join 'Teddy Bear Day' at London Zoo and encounter a disgruntled tiger, a sleepy elephant, a donkey and an awful lot of Teddies.

#OnThisDay 1954: Declan McManus, AKA Elvis Costello, is born. A renowned lyricist and songwriter across many genres, this 1989 Late Show Special sees him explain the evolution of his songwriting.

#OnThisDay 1981: BBC series The Skill of Lip-Reading tackles the problems presented by “p”, “b” and “m” sounds, which all involve the same lip shape.

#OnThisDay 1977: Bestselling author (and vet) James Herriot tells Melvyn Bragg how watching TV helps him write and how he got his pseudonym from a Birmingham City goalkeeper.

#OnThisDay 1994: The hotly tipped Oasis released their debut album Definitely Maybe. A couple of months on, The O Zone's Zoe Ball met Noel and Liam Gallagher to discuss hotel hijinks, their road to making it, and who really is the best band in the world at that moment.

#OnThisDay 1994: Three Salons at the Seaside was first aired on BBC Two, showcasing life in Blackpool hairdressers. This delightful documentary is available to watch in full on iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

1982: The Food and Drink team test out whether a studio audience can tell the difference between champagne and sparkling wine. Our top tip - keep your eyes on the bubbles!

#OnThisDay 1985: Leonard Rossiter reveals just how easily the British public can bring their favourite TV stars down to earth.

Parliament returns today after the summer break, but what exactly is parliament? Here are some kids from 1969 with all you need to know.

#OnThisDay 1973: Nationwide explores the nuts and bolts of falconry, which includes some fairly elaborate headdress.

#OnThisDay 1984: The Lenny Henry Show was first broadcast, on BBC One. Highlights included Trevor McDonald's gospel news report and a memorable send up of the Thriller video - replete with Aston Villa zombies.