Panorama (1953)
Panorama (1953)

1953/1954

November 11, 1953 19 Episodes

Panorama began broadcasting on 11th November 1953 as a fortnightly show. Described by the Radio Times of the day as a u201creflection of the contemporary sceneu201d it included reviews of the contemporary arts as well as featuring documentary pieces.nnThe first season of Panorama concluded its run on 4th August 1954nn(Information taken from the Radio Times via BBC Genome project programme index at https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk)

All Seasons

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Episodes

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

Episode 2

Dec 9, 1953

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene.Guide and interviewer, Max RobertsonTopic for Today - Background to important news.Worth Notice - Theatre: Lionel Hale; Books: Nancy Spain; Art: Denis MathewsUnder Fire - Experts answer your grievances.Personal Appearance - People in the news.At Random - Reflections by Sir Stephen Tallents.Striptease - A telecartoon of passing events.

Episode 3

Episode 3

Dec 23, 1953

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene.Guide and interviewer, Max RobertsonTopic for TodayBackground to the news.Worth NoticeA review of current plays, books, and art exhibitions.Under FireExperts answer your grievances.Personal AppearancePeople in the news.At Random StripteaseA telecartoon of passing events.

Episode 4

Episode 4

Jan 6, 1954

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the contemporary scene.Guide and interviewer, Max RobertsonTopic for TodayBackground to the news.Worth NoticeA review of current books and art exhibitions.Under FireExperts answer your grievances.Personal AppearancePeople in the News.At Random

Episode 5

Episode 5

Jan 20, 1954

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

Episode 6

Episode 6

Feb 3, 1954

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

Episode 7

Episode 7

Feb 17, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 8

Episode 8

Mar 3, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 9

Episode 9

Mar 17, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 10

Episode 10

Mar 31, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 11

Episode 11

Apr 13, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 12

Episode 12

Apr 28, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 13

Episode 13

May 12, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 14

Episode 14

May 26, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 15

Episode 15

Jun 8, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 16

Episode 16

Jun 23, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 17

Episode 17

Jul 7, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 18

Episode 18

Jul 21, 1954

No overview available.

Episode 19

Episode 19

Aug 4, 1954

No overview available.