The Fools on the Hill
Synopsis
This is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television on November 2, 1936 at Alexandra Place in London. It was produced to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Top Cast
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Shaughan Seymour
Cecil Madden
Nicholas Farrell
David
Caroline Embling
Florence
Nicola King
Wendy
Jill Balcon
Miss Stanley
Mike Lewin
Mr Thomas
Roger Booth
Commissionaire
Leila Hoffman
Ellen Townsend
Graham Cull
Mr Kingsley
Anthony Calf
Leslie Mitchell
Dave Hill
Mr Bliss
Ron Meadows
Stage Manager
Maev Alexander
Jasmine Bligh
Nadio Fortune
Toni
John Flint
Gerald Cock
Leon Lissek
Isaac Shoenberg
Robert McIntosh
John Logie Baird
Edmund Pegge
George More O'Ferrall
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Giles
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Fools on the Hill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Giles
Jack Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
David Giles
Director
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
Colin Shaw
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fools on the Hill
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What is The Fools on the Hill about?
This is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television on November 2, 1936 at Alexandra Place in London. It was produced to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Who directed The Fools on the Hill?
The Fools on the Hill was directed by David Giles.
Who stars in The Fools on the Hill?
The principal cast of The Fools on the Hill includes Shaughan Seymour, Nicholas Farrell, Caroline Embling, Nicola King, Jill Balcon.
When was The Fools on the Hill released and how long is it?
The Fools on the Hill was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.