The Fools on the Hill (1986)

Director: David Giles

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

Cecil Madden

Nicholas Farrell

David

Caroline Embling

Florence

Nicola King

Wendy

Jill Balcon

Miss Stanley

Mike Lewin

Mr Thomas

Roger Booth

Commissionaire

Leila Hoffman

Ellen Townsend

Graham Cull

Mr Kingsley

Anthony Calf

Leslie Mitchell