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.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
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.