Panorama

1953/1954

19 episodes · Nov 11, 1953

Panorama began broadcasting on 11th November 1953 as a fortnightly show. Described by the Radio Times of the day as a “reflection of the contemporary scene” it included reviews of the contemporary arts as well as featuring documentary pieces. The first season of Panorama concluded its run on 4th August 1954 (Information taken from the Radio Times via BBC Genome project programme index at https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk)

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  • S1E1

    Episode 1

    Nov 11, 1953

    Inaugural edition. Leads with a report on the "brainwashing" of British spy Edgar Sanders after he was captured by the Soviets. Other items include a National Coal Board representative answering complaints about the quality of coal, a discussion about the state of the fishing industry and an art review section.

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  • S1E2

    Episode 2

    Dec 9, 1953

    A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today - Background to important news. Worth Notice - Theatre: Lionel Hale; Books: Nancy Spain; Art: Denis Mathews Under Fire - Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance - People in the news. At Random - Reflections by Sir Stephen Tallents. Striptease - A telecartoon of passing events.

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  • S1E3

    Episode 3

    Dec 23, 1953

    A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today Background to the news. Worth Notice A review of current plays, books, and art exhibitions. Under Fire Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance People in the news. At Random Striptease A telecartoon of passing events.

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  • S1E4

    Episode 4

    Jan 6, 1954

    A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene. Guide and interviewer, Max Robertson Topic for Today Background to the news. Worth Notice A review of current books and art exhibitions. Under Fire Experts answer your grievances. Personal Appearance People in the News. At Random

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  • S1E5

    Episode 5

    Jan 20, 1954

    A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

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  • S1E6

    Episode 6

    Feb 3, 1954

    A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

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  • S1E7

    Episode 7

    Feb 17, 1954
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  • S1E8

    Episode 8

    Mar 3, 1954
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  • S1E9

    Episode 9

    Mar 17, 1954
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  • S1E10

    Episode 10

    Mar 31, 1954
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  • S1E11

    Episode 11

    Apr 13, 1954
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  • S1E12

    Episode 12

    Apr 28, 1954
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  • S1E13

    Episode 13

    May 12, 1954
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  • S1E14

    Episode 14

    May 26, 1954
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  • S1E15

    Episode 15

    Jun 8, 1954
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  • S1E16

    Episode 16

    Jun 23, 1954
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  • S1E17

    Episode 17

    Jul 7, 1954
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  • S1E18

    Episode 18

    Jul 21, 1954
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  • S1E19

    Episode 19

    Aug 4, 1954
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