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The Fools on the Hill

The movie recreates the historic debut of British television on November 2, 1936, at Alexandra Palace in London, blending fact and fiction to mark its 50th anniversary.

Main Cast

Shaughan SeymourShaughan SeymourCecil Madden
Nicholas FarrellNicholas FarrellDavid
Caroline EmblingCaroline EmblingFlorence
Nicola KingNicola KingWendy
Jill BalconJill BalconMiss Stanley
Mike LewinMike LewinMr Thomas
Roger BoothRoger BoothCommissionaire
Leila HoffmanLeila HoffmanEllen Townsend
Graham CullGraham CullMr Kingsley
Anthony CalfAnthony CalfLeslie Mitchell
Dave HillDave HillMr Bliss
Maev AlexanderMaev AlexanderJasmine Bligh
Nadio FortuneNadio FortuneToni
John FlintJohn FlintGerald Cock
Leon LissekLeon LissekIsaac Shoenberg
Robert McIntoshRobert McIntoshJohn Logie Baird
Edmund PeggeEdmund PeggeGeorge More O'Ferrall
Max HaflerMax Hafler1st Warehouseman
John RapleyJohn Rapley2nd Warehouseman
Anthony DouseAnthony Douse3rd Warehouseman
George MalpasGeorge MalpasHorsebox Driver
Paddy WardPaddy WardSales Executive
Jonathan NewthJonathan NewthMr Piggot-Smythe
Josie KiddJosie KiddCanteen Manageress
Wilfred HarrisonWilfred HarrisonSir John Reith
Clifford ParrishClifford ParrishBBC Chairman
Hugh DicksonHugh DicksonPost-Master General
Kenneth MidwoodKenneth MidwoodLord Selsdon
William VanderpuyeWilliam VanderpuyeBuck and Bubbles

Creators

David GilesDavid GilesDirector
Jack RosenthalJack RosenthalWriter

Info about The Fools on the Hill

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Oct 27, 1986

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama

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