D&D General BBC archive videos of people playing D&D in the 1980s

[AK_Ambrian]

Thought some of you might find this interesting:

 

[AK_Ambrian]

Another one from 1982. The D&D specific content starts at 5:20.

 

[AK_Ambrian]

And another from 1983:

 

[darjr]

Thank you for these.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

I highly recommend following the BBC Archive on social media. You never know whether you're going to see a video about a hair salon from the 90s, a hippie commune from the 60s, or a clip of model tank enthusiasts from the 70s.

 

[Lidgar]

or a clip of model tank enthusiasts from the 70s.

I really need to see this. Along with the hair salons of course.

 

[mikeburke]

The DM is my spirit animal.

 

[mikeburke]

Oh these are great. The moment when they try to turn Darth Vader.. chef’s kiss! Thanks for posting!

 

[darjr]

edit: oof! Never mind.

There is some cringe in that video that makes me not want to share it.

 

[GreyLord]

Thought some of you might find this interesting:

That looks like Steve Jackson and Friends!

I could swear that's them. Big gamers. One of the best groups to play!

Looks like some sort of interview they gave. Makes sense considering some would consider him (and Ian) the father of D&D in the UK (not all, some....).

Of course, that's when he was younger.

Gosh...that was awhile ago now that I think about it, but it seems just yesterday sometimes.