From its origins in experiments with mechanical rotating discs to its modern takeover of the world, television has been considered to be many things, but never uninteresting.
Sites listed in this category are dedicated to the history of television, presentation, programmes and the technical achievements of the medium.
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Preserving the history of television's pioneers.
Early television hardware, restoration tips, database of prewar sets and historical TV information.
Media news, articles, idents and broadcasting history.
Broadcasting history, technical information and station listings. Site maintained by Jeff Miller.
Before the newly formed company had even found offices to operate out, of the ITA franchise for the East of England was granted to them.
A 1963 article profiling one of the most prolific producers of television shows
With the proposed launch of ITV in September 1955 and the franchises awarded it was London that would take to the air first. But at the last minute, major backers began to pull out.
Had any of the existing companies felt complacent about their future they should have taken heed of Lord Hill's earlier warning that 'all bets were off' on the next franchise round.
A government white paper on the state of television found it wanting, while the BBC escaped any criticism. But did the government have their own agenda when they ordered the infamous Pilkington Report?
Ad-Mags aka Shopper's Guides tried to bend the rules on television advertising. For years they were a hit with the public, but the authorities were less impressed. And they very nearly cost the ITA their franchise licence.
On an October day in 1945 the Government announced that it wanted the BBC to start television again, on the pre-war technical system.
From humble beginnings in 1922 to the dawn of television - Television Heaven takes a look at the history of the British Broadcasting Corporation
Explains the development and history of commercial (independent) broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
Television nostalgia, the history of teletext, test cards and idents.
Online collection showing the development of television.
Television development moved faster in Europe than it did in America. Nevertheless, by the 1950s US TV had overtaken the rest of the world and was enjoying its first Golden Age.
Focuses on the "golden age" of British TV. Includes milestones, viewer memories, sound and video clips.
Broadcasting history, technical information and station listings. Site maintained by Jeff Miller.
Television development moved faster in Europe than it did in America. Nevertheless, by the 1950s US TV had overtaken the rest of the world and was enjoying its first Golden Age.
Before the newly formed company had even found offices to operate out, of the ITA franchise for the East of England was granted to them.
Had any of the existing companies felt complacent about their future they should have taken heed of Lord Hill's earlier warning that 'all bets were off' on the next franchise round.
A 1963 article profiling one of the most prolific producers of television shows
Ad-Mags aka Shopper's Guides tried to bend the rules on television advertising. For years they were a hit with the public, but the authorities were less impressed. And they very nearly cost the ITA their franchise licence.
A government white paper on the state of television found it wanting, while the BBC escaped any criticism. But did the government have their own agenda when they ordered the infamous Pilkington Report?
With the proposed launch of ITV in September 1955 and the franchises awarded it was London that would take to the air first. But at the last minute, major backers began to pull out.
From humble beginnings in 1922 to the dawn of television - Television Heaven takes a look at the history of the British Broadcasting Corporation
On an October day in 1945 the Government announced that it wanted the BBC to start television again, on the pre-war technical system.
Explains the development and history of commercial (independent) broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
Focuses on the "golden age" of British TV. Includes milestones, viewer memories, sound and video clips.
Online collection showing the development of television.
Media news, articles, idents and broadcasting history.
Television nostalgia, the history of teletext, test cards and idents.
Preserving the history of television's pioneers.
Early television hardware, restoration tips, database of prewar sets and historical TV information.
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