Panorama — Season 1
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 art
About this season
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 (19)
1. Episode 1
Aired 11 November 1953
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 December 1953
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 23 December 1953
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 January 1954
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
5. Episode 5
Aired 20 January 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
6. Episode 6
Aired 3 February 1954
A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.
7. Episode 7
Aired 17 February 1954
8. Episode 8
Aired 3 March 1954
9. Episode 9
Aired 17 March 1954
10. Episode 10
Aired 31 March 1954
11. Episode 11
Aired 13 April 1954
12. Episode 12
Aired 28 April 1954
13. Episode 13
Aired 12 May 1954
14. Episode 14
Aired 26 May 1954
15. Episode 15
Aired 8 June 1954
16. Episode 16
Aired 23 June 1954
17. Episode 17
Aired 7 July 1954
18. Episode 18
Aired 21 July 1954
19. Episode 19
Aired 4 August 1954