The Birth of Television
Synopsis
In this feature-length documentary from 1976, Leslie Mitchell and special guests recall the birth of BBC Television forty years before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie John
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Norman
- Original Title
- The Birth of Television
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie John
Bruce Norman
Bruce Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Norman
Producer
Bruce Norman
Writer
Laurie John
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birth of Television
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What is The Birth of Television about?
In this feature-length documentary from 1976, Leslie Mitchell and special guests recall the birth of BBC Television forty years before.
Who directed The Birth of Television?
The Birth of Television was directed by Laurie John.
Who stars in The Birth of Television?
The principal cast of The Birth of Television includes Leslie Mitchell, Gracie Fields, Dinah Sheridan, Arthur Askey, Cyril Fletcher.
When was The Birth of Television released and how long is it?
The Birth of Television was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.