Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Decade by Decade

Decade by Decade

2004 5 Episodes

At 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 the major events that have shaped our world. In this series, five of the BBC's top journalists chronical this fascinating half century and how the BBC television news reported it.

Key Information

Type Documentary
Language EN
Country United Kingdom

Cast & Crew

Michael Buerk

Michael Buerk

Self

Charles Wheeler

Self

Kate Adie

Kate Adie

Self

John Simpson

John Simpson

Self

Jeremy Bowen

Jeremy Bowen

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

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,...

50 Years Of BBC Television News has 1 season with 5 episodes.

50 Years Of BBC Television News premiered on July 5, 2004.

No, 50 Years Of BBC Television News has ended. The final episode aired on July 5, 2004.

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50 Years Of BBC Television News is classified as News, Documentary.