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November 11, 1953

1953/1954

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)

01. Episode 1

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.

November 11, 1953

02. Episode 2

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December 9, 1953

03. Episode 3

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December 23, 1953

04. Episode 4

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January 6, 1954

05. Episode 5

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January 20, 1954

06. Episode 6

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February 3, 1954

07. Episode 7

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February 17, 1954

08. Episode 8

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March 3, 1954

09. Episode 9

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March 17, 1954

10. Episode 10

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March 31, 1954

11. Episode 11

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April 13, 1954

12. Episode 12

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April 28, 1954

13. Episode 13

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May 12, 1954

14. Episode 14

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May 26, 1954

15. Episode 15

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June 8, 1954

16. Episode 16

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June 23, 1954

17. Episode 17

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July 7, 1954

18. Episode 18

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July 21, 1954

19. Episode 19

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August 4, 1954