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.

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

Dave Hill
Mr Bliss
Ron Meadows
Stage Manager
Ian Barriff
Dallas Bower
Maev Alexander
Jasmine Bligh

Nadio Fortune
Toni