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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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Next Wednesday22:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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 |
