80th Anniversary of Broadcast Television

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Event 80th Anniversary of Broadcast Television
Venue Alexandra Palace Palace Suite, London, England
First Date 2 November 2016
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description On 2nd November 1936 the first high definition television service was broadcast from Alexandra Palace. This year, on 2nd November 2016 we are hosting a very special one off event to celebrate this defining moment in broadcast history.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Danielle George Lecturer
Hugh Hunt Lecturer
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Further Information Critically acclaimed comedy troupe Do Not Adjust Your Stage will be bringing their hit show format ‘The Wunderkammer’ to the Palace for a night of improv shows inspired by fascinating Ted-style talks on the history of television. The 6pm speaker will be Dr Hugh Hunt, talking about John Logie Baird’s mechanical monster the ‘Flying Spot’ camera, and the 8.30pm speaker will be Professor Danielle Geo
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 130974