1936 in British television

Events

  • 2 November – The first regular high-definition (then defined as at least 200 lines) BBC Television Service, based at Alexandra Palace in London, officially begins broadcasting (after test transmissions began in August). The service alternates on a weekly basis between Baird's 240-line mechanical system and the Marconi-EMI's 405-line all-electronic system. Programmes are broadcast daily, Monday to Saturday, at 15:00–16:00 and 21:00–22:00. Leslie Mitchell is the first announcer to be held.
  • By this year there are approximately 2,000 televisions worldwide.

Debuts

  • Unknown (probably November) – Picture Page (1936–1939, 1946–1952).

Continuing television shows

1920s

  • BBC Wimbledon (1927–1939, 1946–2019, 2021–2024)

Births

See also

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