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The Fools on the Hill

1986· 1h 12m

DramaTV Movie

Directed by David Giles

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Overview

This is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television on November 2, 1936 at Alexandra Place in London. It was produced to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

Cast

Shaughan Seymour

Shaughan Seymour

Cecil Madden

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

David

Caroline Embling

Florence

Nicola King

Wendy

Jill Balcon

Jill Balcon

Miss Stanley

Mike Lewin

Mr Thomas

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