1953/1954
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)
01. Episode 1
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.
02. Episode 2
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.
03. Episode 3
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.
04. Episode 4
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
05. Episode 5
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
06. Episode 6
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
07. Episode 7
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08. Episode 8
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09. Episode 9
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10. Episode 10
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11. Episode 11
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12. Episode 12
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13. Episode 13
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14. Episode 14
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15. Episode 15
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16. Episode 16
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17. Episode 17
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18. Episode 18
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19. Episode 19
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