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Panorama

Name: Panorama
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1953-11-11
Rating: 6.3

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1953

74 Seasons

2365 Episodes

Returning Series

About

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

Seasons

1953/1954

19 episodes1953

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)

1954/1955

22 episodes1954

The second season of Panorama began on the 20th of October. Similar to the first year, it was described as “a fortnightly topical magazine” by the Radio Times of the day. Again introduced by Max Robertson the series ran from the end of 1954 until the middle of 1955, ending on the 10th of August. (Information again collated from BBC Genome project at https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/)

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43 episodes1955

Starting on 19th September 1955, Richard Dimbleby took over as the presenter of Panorama bringing you “ Television’s Window on the World” according to the Radio Times. Continuing the weekly listings paper went on “Every Monday in this programme film and television cameras focus on events and personalities of the moment.” The show originated from the BBC Television Studios in London, with contributions from Outside Broadcast units, Regional Studios, and the BBC Film Unit. (Information from BBC Genome Project https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/)

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Episode 1

Nov 11, 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.

Episode 2

Dec 9, 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.

Episode 3

Dec 23, 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.

Episode 4

Jan 6, 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

Episode 5

Jan 20, 1954

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

Episode 6

Feb 3, 1954

A fortnightly magazine reflecting the topics, personalities, and leisure-time activities that make up the contemporary scene.

Episode 7

Feb 17, 1954

Episode 8

Mar 3, 1954

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About Panorama

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects. Across 74 seasons and 2365 episodes, originally airing on BBC One, with status "Returning Series".

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What is Panorama about?

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects. It belongs to the Documentary, News genres.

In which language is Panorama originally available?

Panorama was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Panorama first released?

Panorama first premiered on November 11, 1953 (1953). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.