About this programme
Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television, from the beginning of the 20th century to the first outside broadcast - the coronation of George VI in 1937. Contains scenes of flashing images.
Programme listing
The Birth of Television
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Latest channel
BBC Four
BBC Four
Last shown
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 01:20
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 01:20
Ended
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 02:50
Thu 5 Nov 2026, 02:50