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Panorama1953/1954

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)

Episodes

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    E01 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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    E02 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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    E03 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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    E04 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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    E05 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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    E06 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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    E07 Episode 7

    Feb 17, 1954

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    E08 Episode 8

    Mar 3, 1954

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    E09 Episode 9

    Mar 17, 1954

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    E10 Episode 10

    Mar 31, 1954

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    E11 Episode 11

    Apr 13, 1954

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    E12 Episode 12

    Apr 28, 1954

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    E13 Episode 13

    May 12, 1954

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    E14 Episode 14

    May 26, 1954

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    E15 Episode 15

    Jun 8, 1954

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    E16 Episode 16

    Jun 23, 1954

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    E17 Episode 17

    Jul 7, 1954

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    E18 Episode 18

    Jul 21, 1954

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    E19 Episode 19

    Aug 4, 1954

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