Panorama
1953/1954
195319 episodes
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)
Episodes
- E1
Episode 1
1953-11-11
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.
- E2
Episode 2
1953-12-09
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.
- E3
Episode 3
1953-12-23
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.
- E4
Episode 4
1954-01-06
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
- E5
Episode 5
1954-01-20
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
- E6
Episode 6
1954-02-03
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
- E7
Episode 7
1954-02-17
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E8
Episode 8
1954-03-03
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E9
Episode 9
1954-03-17
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E10
Episode 10
1954-03-31
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E11
Episode 11
1954-04-13
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E12
Episode 12
1954-04-28
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E13
Episode 13
1954-05-12
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E14
Episode 14
1954-05-26
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E15
Episode 15
1954-06-08
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E16
Episode 16
1954-06-23
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E17
Episode 17
1954-07-07
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E18
Episode 18
1954-07-21
No episode synopsis available yet.
- E19
Episode 19
1954-08-04
No episode synopsis available yet.