Do Not Adjust Your Stage

On 2nd November 1936 the first high definition television service was broadcast from Alexandra Palace. Famously introduced by Elizabeth Cowell with the distinctive words 'this is direct television from the studios at Alexandra Palace', from that day onwards the Palace became known around the world as the birthplace of television.

From 1936 until the early 1950s, except during the Second World War, Alexandra Palace remained the major production centre for BBC television, broadcasting landmark programming and historical events including the 1953 Coronation.

On 2nd November 2016 Alexandra Palace are marking the 80th anniversary of the first high definition television service with a special event to celebrate this defining moment in broadcast history.

Enjoy canapes and a special 1930s cocktail on arrival, followed by a unique performance from critically acclaimed improvised comedy troupe, Do Not Adjust Your Stage, whose show will be inspired by talks from key note speakers Professor Danielle George and Dr Hugh Hunt.