Anarchy in the UK...

But the rise of punk rock wasn't the only thing making headlines 50 years ago. MARION McMULLEN takes a look back at what was happening in 1976

- MARION McMULLEN

two single women living with a man and starred Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett and Richard O'Sullivan as the three flatmates.

The sitcom spawned an American version called Three's Company and the spin-off show George and Mildred which ran for five series in the UK.

Britain suffered its driest summer since 1727 as drought conditions hit Europe and crime queen Agatha Christie died at the age of 85.

The creator of Miss Marple and Poirot once said: "Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend."

Alan Carr, Colin Farrell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy and Spice Girl Emma Bunton were all born in 1976.

The royal family saw Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon separate after 15 years together.

The marriage was officially ended two years later and the princess became the first royal to divorce since Henry VIII in the 16th century.