Salute to A.P. (1954)
• March 19th, 1954 • 0h 45min
Documentary
Overview
A BBC Television film recalling the part Alexandra Palace has played in British television between 1935 and 1954. It shows the erection of the first transmitter, the building of 'A' and 'B' studios, and introduces scenes and excerpts from early television productions and outside broadcasts.
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