# 1979: How Play School got its name \| BBC Archive: YouTube Video Stats

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## Key stats

- Channel: [BBC Archive](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@bbcarchive/)
- Published: 2026-09-24
- Format: Short, 1:42
- Total views: 12,158
- Views per hour: -
- Likes: 446
- Comments: 27
- Engagement rate: 3.9%
- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvFyHfXA9EE)

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