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1953/1954

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

E1
1.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.

E2
2.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.

E3
3.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.

E4
4.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

E5
5.Episode 5
Jan 20, 1954

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

E6
6.Episode 6
Feb 3, 1954

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

E7
7.Episode 7
Feb 17, 1954
E8
8.Episode 8
Mar 3, 1954
E9
9.Episode 9
Mar 17, 1954
E10
10.Episode 10
Mar 31, 1954
E11
11.Episode 11
Apr 13, 1954
E12
12.Episode 12
Apr 28, 1954
E13
13.Episode 13
May 12, 1954
E14
14.Episode 14
May 26, 1954
E15
15.Episode 15
Jun 8, 1954
E16
16.Episode 16
Jun 23, 1954
E17
17.Episode 17
Jul 7, 1954
E18
18.Episode 18
Jul 21, 1954
E19
19.Episode 19
Aug 4, 1954