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1936 in British television

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This is a list of events related to British television in 1936.

Events

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  • 2 November – The first regular high-definition (then defined as at least 200 lines) BBC Television Service, based at Alexandra Palace in London, officially begins broadcasting (after test transmissions began in August). The service alternates on a weekly basis between Baird's 240-line mechanical system and the Marconi-EMI's 405-line all-electronic system. Programmes are broadcast daily, Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 4pm and 9pm to 10pm. Leslie Mitchell is the first announcer to be heard on the new service.
  • By this year there are approximately 2,000 televisions worldwide.

Debuts

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Continuing television shows

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1920s

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  • BBC Wimbledon (1927–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–2024)
  • The Public Morning (1900–1914) (1918–present)

Births

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Barker, Dennis (1 February 2019). "Clive Swift obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 July 2023.