5 of the most hideous jumpers to appear on British TV in the 1980s

When you think of 1980s disasters you might think of the Space Shuttle Challenger or the Exxon Valdez oil spill – but thanks to this excellent collection by Curious British Telly you can add “hideous jumpers that appeared on TV” to that list. Here are five of our favourites.

1. Pat Sharp, Fun House (1989)

2. Joanna Lumley, Children in Need (1984)

3. Gyles Brandreth, Good Morning Britain (1985)

4. John Craven, Newsround (1983)

4. Paul Coia, Pebble Mill (1985)

Treat yourself and see all 22 hideous TV jumpers from the 1980s.