Panorama Season 1

Panorama Season 1 Plot

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)

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Season 1 Episodes

19 episodes

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

Episode 9

Mar 17, 1954