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The Birth of Television
The Birth of Television
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The Birth of Television

1976
1h 29m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1976

Runtime

1h 29m

Storyline

In this feature-length documentary from 1976, Leslie Mitchell and special guests recall the birth of BBC Television forty years before.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Nov 1, 1976
Languages
English
Director
Laurie John
Production
BBC Studios
BBC Studios
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Leslie Mitchell

Self - Presenter / Interviewee

Gracie Fields

Gracie Fields

Self - Interviewee

Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Self - Interviewee

Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

Self - Interviewee

Cyril Fletcher

Cyril Fletcher

Self - Interviewee

Jasmine Bligh

Self - Interviewee

Elizabeth Cowell

Self - Interviewee

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Self - Interviewee

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