Retro 80s TV Test Card T-shirts - at Simplyeighties.com

The test card/pattern was a daily fixture on our TV screens back in the 1980s. There was no 24 hour TV service, which meant that for part of the day a test card was shown instead. There were numerous test cards used, with test card F being the most iconic. It featured eight year old Carole Hersee playing noughts and crosses with bubbles the clown. The card was actually created by Carole's father, George, who was a BBC engineer. It is estimated that card F was shown for around 70,000 hours (almost eight years!).

Best places to buy TV Test Card T-shirts

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Redbubble have over 150 TV Test Card and related designs. Below is just a small example of what's available. All tees are available for both men and women and come in many sizes and colours. Please note that you can alter the currency and country at their website in the bottom right hand corner.

BBC TV Test Card Girl and Clown T-shirt (Unisex)

BBC Girl & Clown Test Card T-shirt for Men or Women

Melting TV Test Card Shirt for Men or Women

Melting TV Test Card for Men or Women - Many Colours/Sizes

1980s BBC1 Closedown Clock T-shirt

BBC1 Closedown Clock T-shirt for Men or Women - All Sizes

Retro Teletext Test Page T-shirt for Women

Retro Teletext Test Page T-shirt for Men or Women - S to XXL

Test Pattern TV and Flowers Baseball T-shirt for Men or Women

TV and Flowers Test Pattern Baseball Tee

Testcard F BBC Girl and Clown Baseball Shirt

Test Card F Girl and Clown Baseball T-shirt - All Sizes

Test Pattern on Old TV T-shirt

Test Pattern on an Old TV T-shirt for Men or Women

All Over Retro TV Test Pattern Shirt

All Over Retro TV Test Pattern Shirt for Men or Women

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The following T-shirts are available at Amazon's UK store. Sizes are shown underneath each item.

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