First Television Broadacst: Demonstration at Radio Show

Synopsis

The first experimental television transmission shown at the Radio Olympia exhibition. Two programmes were transmitted from Alexandra Palace daily throughout the Radio Show to September 5th. The programme included excerpts from films including AS YOU LIKE IT (1936) directed by Paul Czinner which was screened c12.49 and 17.19. Interestingly neither Shakespeare’s name, nor Olivier’s were mentioned.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Availability

No surviving copy known.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); television broadcasting

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)