History of TV

By Zoe Colom

  • When and who invented TV?

    TV was first invented by Philo Taylor Farnsworth

  • What was the first programme broadcasted?

    The first programme broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service"

  • What was the first advert ever to be broadcast in UK TV networks?

    Grand launch night featuring Alec Guinness, Harry Secombe, and a toothpaste advert.

  • When did itv get broadcasted?

    ITV started broadcasting to the London area

  • When did channel 4 first get broadcasted? What was the first programme?

    Countdown and presenter Richard Whiteley

  • When and what was the first UK Police drama TV programme ever created and what channel was it broadcasted on?

    The Bill

  • What is the digital switchover and when did it happen in the UK?

    It is the name for when Uk television changed to terrestrial TV

  • What are the 5 most popular Police Drama TV programmes in the UK? When were they broadcasted?

    Line of Duty - 2012
    Luther - 2010
    Prime Suspect - 1991-2006
    Life on Mars - 2006 - 2007
    Inspector Lewis2006 - 2015