Panorama — 1953/1954
19 episodesFirst aired 11 November 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)
E1Episode 1
Nov 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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Episode 2
Dec 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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Episode 3
Dec 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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Episode 4
Jan 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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Episode 5
Jan 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
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Episode 6
Feb 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
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Episode 7
Feb 1954
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Episode 8
Mar 1954
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Episode 9
Mar 1954
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Episode 10
Mar 1954
- E11
Episode 11
Apr 1954
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Episode 12
Apr 1954
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Episode 13
May 1954
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Episode 14
May 1954
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Episode 15
Jun 1954
- E16
Episode 16
Jun 1954
- E17
Episode 17
Jul 1954
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Episode 18
Jul 1954
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Episode 19
Aug 1954
