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.
9. Remember this at Redwell Comprehensive?
Staff and pupils at Redwell Comprehensive competed in a fancy dress netball match for Comic Relief. Did you take part in March 1989? Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Brilliant reminders at Highfield Infants
This scene from June 1989 show pupils at Highfield Infants School but who can tell us more about the occasion? Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Share your own memories
How many of these scenes did you remember? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: sg
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