Looking for Love?

Collage of male and female children talk to reporter and older couple, set on coloured background.
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It’s Valentines Day! Here are some of the ways that people have found, expressed, and celebrated love through the years.

The people of belfast

The people of Belfast weigh in on what the word means to them.

Originally broadcast 31 August 1964.

Figure caption,

The people of Belfast reflect on love and relationships.

Little valentines

Caroline and Matthew make valentines cards at their school in Bristol while navigating a slightly complicated love triangle.

Originally broadcast 14 February 1974.

Figure caption,

Caroline and Matthew make valentines cards at school.

Online dating

Young hopefuls make the most of a computer system that streamlines searches, refines results, and organises dates.

Originally broadcast 16 November 1966.

Figure caption,

A new computer system allows people to match online.

When a card isn't enough

For some, a card isn’t enough. Romantics in Ealing declare their love by broadcasting on a teletext information service at the local pub.

Originally broadcast 14 February 1975.

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Send a valentine message via Ceefax.

The secret to a happy marriage

Dame Sybil Thorndike and Sir Lewis Casson reflect on the secret to a happy marriage.

Originally broadcast 14 October 1964.

Figure caption,

An elderly couple reflect on their marriage.