Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out – Original BBC Broadcast Master
This is the original broadcast transmission master used by the BBC to air Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out on Christmas Day, 1993. It includes the full pre-roll slate, countdown, and visible timecode, directly transferred to MP4 for archival preservation.
This is not a re-broadcast, home recording, or DVD rip it’s the true first-ever public airing of Wallace & Gromit's debut.
Whether you’re an animation preservationist, BBC history fan, or media archivist, this is an authentic and historically important digital collectible.
More details
File Format: MP4 (H.264, AAC audio)
Video Quality: Standard Definition (from original broadcast master)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Includes Slate: ✅ Yes – Full BBC slate with countdown, clock, timecode, and Bristol TV REC branding
Timecode Burn-in: ✅ Present throughout the video
Total Runtime: 30:41 (includes ~6 minutes of pre-roll slate)
Broadcast Master Length: 24:41
Audio: Original mono mix (no alterations or remastering)
Language: English
Digitized From: BBC TX tape (Version 71)
First Air Date: December 25, 1993 (BBC One, UK)
Unique Features:
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Original BBC master slate with CAT logo
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Historical first-ever airing of Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out
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Preserved uncut with no modern edits or re-releases
Quality guarantee & returns
This is a one-of-a-kind digital collectible, transferred directly from the original BBC broadcast master and provided exactly as described.
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✔️ Authentic Source: Includes full slate, countdown, and timecode from the original 1993 TX master
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✔️ Verified Quality: File has been reviewed and plays without errors
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✔️ Delivered As-Is: No edits, enhancements, or modifications — true to the source
⚠️ Please Note:
Due to the nature of digital media, all sales are final.
No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be accepted once the file has been delivered.