CiNii 図書 - The birth of British television

When the BBC launched the world's first regular, high-definition television service on 2 November, 1936 it was the culmination of decades of technological innovations. More than this, however, the service meant that the principle of television had finally found its place. The Birth of British Television - A History traces the early history and development of television, from the experiments of amateurs to the institutionalised developments that led to the world's first regular, high definition television service. Author Mark Aldridge provides a clear, in-depth and accessible introduction for those either exploring the period for the first time or seeking new insights into the beginnings of the industry. In tracing the origins and development of television, Aldridge focuses on a number of important factors including the attitude of the press towards early television and examines the way that expectations of television changed over time prior to its official launch. Utilising new research, this illuminating study examines how the aims for a new television service developed, and the extent to which content and technology were linked. The Birth of British Television approaches this formative period from several perspectives, from private individuals to the BBC and government, while also examining the broader opinions at the time towards the new medium through press reports and feedback from the general public. Also included is an assessment of early programming, which helps to offer a new and profound evaluation of the development of early television. Mark Aldridge is a Lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Southampton Solent University, UK. He specialises in British television and both film and television history. His previous publications include T is for Television (2008), an analysis of the work of Russell T. Davies, co-written with Andy Murray.

Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- PART I: PRIVATE TELEVISION.- Chapter One: The Pioneers of Television.- Chapter Two: From Experiments to Business.- Chapter Three: Television's Power Struggle.- PART II: PUBLIC TELEVISION.- Chapter Four: Attitudes Towards Television.- Chapter Five: Deciding on Television's Future.- Chapter Six: Television Faces the Public.- PART III: WIDER PERSPECTIVES.- Chapter Seven: Views of Television From the Outside.- Chapter Eight: A Public Launch.- PART IV: TELEVISION GOES PUBLIC.- Chapter Nine: Programming for the Public.- Chapter Ten: What the Viewer Saw.- Conclusion.- Bibliography/Filmography/Archive Sources.- References & Notes.

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