Launched by the BBC in 1974, Ceefax was the world’s first teletext service, offering millions of viewers a mix of news, sports, weather, and entertainment on demand.

The end is nigh: Ceefax will come to an end tonight after 38 years ·Yahoo News UK Chris Parsons Tue, 23 Oct 2012, 8:37 am BBC Ceefax is set for its final bow tonight as the TV text service ends after ...