Timeline: TV

1927

When was TV invented and by who?

The First Electronic Television was Invented in 1927. The world's first electronic television was created by a 21 year old inventor named Philo Taylor Farnsworth.

1937

What was the first TV station in the UK and what was the first programmes they ever broadcast?

The first programme broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service". The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937.

Sep 22, 1955

When was ITV created and what was the first programme they Broadcasted?

ITV started broadcasting to the London area on the 22nd of September 1955. The first programme was an outside broadcast from London's Guildhall of a dinner to celebrate ITV's launch. Prior to the start of regular programmes, a trailer had been shown to give viewers an idea of what the new service would be like.

Sep 22, 1955

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

September 22, 1955: Commercial television comes to Britain as ITV goes on air.

Feb 11, 1982

When was Channel 4 created? What was the first ever programme Channel 4 ever broadcast?

Channel 4 began broadcasting at 4.45pm on 2 November 1982. 2. The first voice heard was that of continuity announcer Paul Coia.

Oct 16, 1984

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

The Bill is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 October 1984 until 31 August 2010.

Oct 24, 2012

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

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The digital switchover is the name given to the process by which analogue terrestrial television in the United Kingdom was replaced with digital terrestrial television. ... In the United Kingdom, the terrestrial switchover started on 17 October 2007 and was completed on 24 October 2012.

2015