The Birth of Television(1976)
The Birth of Television Synopsis
In this feature-length documentary from 1976, Leslie Mitchell and special guests recall the birth of BBC Television forty years before.
The Birth of Television (1976) is a documentary film directed by Laurie John, released on November 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Leslie Mitchell, Gracie Fields, Dinah Sheridan and Arthur Askey.
- Director:
- Laurie John
- Writers:
- Bruce Norman
- Producers:
- Bruce Norman
- Production:
- BBC Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Birth of Television Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Leslie Mitchell
Leslie Mitchell
as Self - Presenter / Interviewee
Gracie Fields
as Self - Interviewee
Dinah Sheridan
as Self - Interviewee
Arthur Askey
as Self - Interviewee
Cyril Fletcher
as Self - Interviewee
- Jasmine Bligh
Jasmine Bligh
as Self - Interviewee
- Elizabeth Cowell
Elizabeth Cowell
as Self - Interviewee
Joan Miller
as Self - Interviewee
Key crew
Directed by Laurie John, written by Bruce Norman, produced by Bruce Norman.
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The Birth of Television – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Birth of Television online?
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Who stars in The Birth of Television?
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The main cast of The Birth of Television (1976) includes Leslie Mitchell, Gracie Fields, Dinah Sheridan, Arthur Askey and Cyril Fletcher. The film was directed by Laurie John. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birth of Television released?
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The Birth of Television was released on November 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 29m.