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50 Years Of BBC Television News(2004)

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To mark 50 years of BBC TV News, a look back on how stories were reported in each decade. Narrated by key figures including Charles Wheeler, Michael Buerk, Kate Adie, John Simpson and Jeremy Bowen.

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Decade by Decade2004 · 5 episodesAt 7:30pm on 5th July 1954 BBC presenter Richard Baker introduced "The latest film of events and happenings at home and abroad" - and television new in Britain was born. Over the next 50 years, BBC reporters covered all…July 5, 2004
Specials3 episodesHow the BBC recorded the news over the decades.

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Michael Buerk

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Kate Adie

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John Simpson

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Jeremy Bowen

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Charles Wheeler

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Status: Ended
Type: Documentary
Original name: 50 Years Of BBC Television News
First aired: July 5, 2004
Last aired: July 5, 2004
Original language: English