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The Fools on the Hill

Dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television. August 1936, and the BBC prepares for the world's first high-definition TV service. However, behind the scenes at Alexandra Palace complications arise in more ways than one.

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1 hour, 15 minutes

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BBC Four

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Cecil Madden Shaughan Seymour
David Nicholas Farrell
Florence Caroline Embling
Wendy Nicola King
Miss Stanley Jill Balcon
Mr Thomas Mike Lewin
Commissionaire Roger Booth
Mr Kingsley Graham Cull
Ellen Townsend Leila Hoffman
Writer Jack Rosenthal
Director David Giles

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