It was the Jolly Boys outing edition of Only Fools and Horses on BBC1 and the Boswells were enjoying Christmas in Bread.
We’re talking about 1989 and we are heading back in time to find out what was happening closer to home.
We have 10 retro photos to show you from South Tyneside 31 years ago and we hope they bring back great memories.
5. St Wilfrids Comprehensive School 1989 produced a French newspaper
These budding journalists from St Wilfrids Comprehensive School produced a French newspaper in 1989. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Wow what a turnout!
A huge audience greeted The Drifters when they came on stage for their concert in Bents Park 31 years ago. Were you there? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. So creative at Mortimer Comprehensive
Mortimer Comprehensive pupils with the new badge they helped design. Left to right are: Brian Hope, Carl Randall, Michael Carr, Philip Wile, Shria Begum and Joanne Wood. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Helping the hospital
Margaret Rushton, head of midwifery at South Shields General Hospital, was pictured receiving an infusion pump for the ante-natal clinic in January 1989. Pictured with her left to right are: Vera Skinner local WRVS organiser with tea bar ladies Marion Clarkson and Dorothy Cousins. Photo: Shields Gazette