Panorama: 1953/1954
Panorama is a long-running factual television programme that first began broadcasting on 11 November 1953. During its inaugural season, the show aired as a fortnightly production. According to the Radio Times as documented by the BBC Genome project programme index, the series was described at the time of its debut as a reflection of the contemporary scene. The content of the programme during this period included revi
Season overview
Panorama is a long-running factual television programme that first began broadcasting on 11 November 1953. During its inaugural season, the show aired as a fortnightly production. According to the Radio Times as documented by the BBC Genome project programme index, the series was described at the time of its debut as a reflection of the contemporary scene. The content of the programme during this period included reviews of contemporary arts alongside various documentary pieces. Richard Dimbleby is credited as a participant in the series. The first season of Panorama concluded its broadcast run on 4 August 1954. As a current affairs programme, the series is designed to feature interviews and investigative reports covering a wide variety of subjects and aspects of life in Britain. The production is categorized as a documentary and news series. This overview of the first season is based on historical records provided by the BBC Genome project and archival data from The Movie Database.
Episodes
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 representa
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 Hal
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,
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 a
Episode 5
Jan 20, 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
Episode 6
Feb 3, 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.