TV News Archive
Searchable captions across millions of hours of broadcast news, which makes it possible to find the exact moment something was said.
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How to get the most from it
TV News Archive sits in Lost Media under Retro, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy.
About this category: Lost media wikis, obsolete format museums and archives of things that were never meant to outlive their broadcast.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
TV News Archive: quick answers
Is TV News Archive free?
Yes. TV News Archive is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TV News Archive?
No. You can use TV News Archive without signing up for anything.
Does TV News Archive work on a phone?
Yes. TV News Archive works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is TV News Archive safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does TV News Archive take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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