THE FOOLS ON THE HILL (1986)

The Fools on the Hill
Not Rated
The Fools on the Hill
Drama, TV Movie
October 27, 1986
English
1h 12m
England
BBC

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 & Characters

Shaughan Seymour

Cecil Madden

Jill Balcon

Miss Stanley

Mike Lewin

Mr Thomas

Roger Booth

Commissionaire

Leila Hoffman

Ellen Townsend

Graham Cull

Mr Kingsley

Anthony Calf

Leslie Mitchell

Dave Hill

Mr Bliss

Ron Meadows

Stage Manager

Ian Barriff

Dallas Bower

Maev Alexander

Jasmine Bligh

John Flint

Gerald Cock

Leon Lissek

Isaac Shoenberg

Robert McIntosh

John Logie Baird

Edmund Pegge

George More O'Ferrall

Tracy Miller

Helen McKay

Max Hafler

1st Warehouseman

John Rapley

2nd Warehouseman

Anthony Douse

3rd Warehouseman

George Malpas

Horsebox Driver

Crew