~ Preserving the televisual past for the digital future ~ Official channel of the Alexandra Palace Television Society. All enquiries to apts@apts.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mlnay4orbs2k#OTD 12 May 1937 - Coronation of #KingGeorgeVI & #QueenElizabethTheQueenMother. Film from BBC Film Unit & film recorded from TV screen by Mr J.E. Davies, an amateur film enthusiast & an employee of the Marconi Company. Documents from #DHMunro files held in APTS Archive.12 May 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnay4orbs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mg5j4esbcy23#OTD - 3rd March 1966 The Postmaster General authorised the introduction of a colour television service on BBC2 from late 1967. Colour was introduced on 1 July 1967 with coverage of Wimbledon tennis championship. Limited hours were colour before expanding to 80% of programming by December 1967.03 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5j4esbcy23https://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mevsgcjw2n2w"The Television Follies," a 1933 film long thought lost, was aired on @TalkingPicsTV on 15th February '26. This significant piece in broadcasting history showcases a variety show on a Baird Televisor. Made available by the Cinema Museum, London. It is currently available to view on buff.ly/i1zRqZi.15 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mevsgcjw2n2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3meneyab2nc2oA great opportunity to learn more about British television in the 1920s and 1930s by John Wyver. His book “Magic Rays of Light” was published in January 2026. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Feb 2026 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3meneyab2nc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mdnavv2roq2v#OTD - 30 Jan 1937 The last transmission using the Baird system to be transmitted from Alexandra Palace. The final programme was "Cabaret". The programme ran from 9:38 to 10:03 and suffered several technical difficulties throughout the programme.30 Jan 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnavv2roq2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mdn2bpn6l42d#OTD - 30-31 January 1957. On this day, spanning 30-31 January 1957, a notable colour broadcast demonstration took place for a sizable gathering of both Houses of Parliament members, using six television sets positioned in a chamber within the House of Lords.30 Jan 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn2bpn6l42dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mdkjqgswyl2j#OTD - 29 January 1939 - "Television Surveys No 2: The #InternationalTelephoneExchange". OB from #FaradayBuildings, London. The 25 min programme featured interviews by #LeslieMitchell, with Mr Thwaites (Chief Superintendent), Miss Pagel & Miss Spinks (Supervisors).29 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkjqgswyl2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mdcyehnsez2v#OTD - 26 Jan #JohnLogieBaird successfully demonstrated his mechanical #television system able to show a human face, at 22 Frith Street, Soho. Today 100 years later an event will be held at the same location to commemorate the anniversary with JLB's grandson. [AI image from an original photograph]26 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdcyehnsez2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mcwje2oyrm2dAvailable for a month is "The Birth of Television," a 1976 documentary marking the 40th Anniversary of BBC Television. Leslie Mitchell explores television's origins, from the early 20th century to the first outside broadcast: the 1937 coronation of George VI. #AlexandraPalace https://buff.ly/8tIYgsR21 Jan 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwje2oyrm2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mcwcnh67bt24Available for the next month is "The Man Who Saw The Future". A profile of John Logie Baird, the man who invented television, concentrating on how his dedication & drive made his achievements possible, presented by Malcolm Baird. #JohnLogieBaird #TelevisionHistory #AlexandraPalace https://buff.ly/Topfl9w21 Jan 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwcnh67bt24https://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mc7rswtrlb2wThe masterful work on pre-war television was published on 8th January. Written by my friend John Wyver, it is set to become the authority on early television. The book is thoroughly researched, well-written, and delighted that APTS contributed some images.12 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7rswtrlb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mbj5mbdctf2h#OTD - The Open University television broadcasts begin at 1100 on BBC 2. After an introduction, the first programme is about mathematics. Planning commenced in 1965, under the Minister of Education Jennie Lee. The university was granted a royal charter by the Privy Council on 23 April 1969.03 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbj5mbdctf2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mbbsyccfv42sAll best wishes for a healthy and happy 2026 from the Alexandra Palace Television Society31 Dec 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbsyccfv42shttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3mapyxnjxpc2qWith best wishes for a Merry Christmas 2025 and for the year ahead. Thank you for your continued support of our social media channels during the past year. We hope 2026 will see the APTS website back online again, with access to our unique Desmond Campbell collection of photographs and cine films.24 Dec 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mapyxnjxpc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3ma6fon3tpp26#OTD - 17 Dec 1949 - BBC Television expanded to The Midlands, with the Sutton Coldfield transmitter being the first to broadcast outside of London and the world's most powerful at the time. Sylvia Peter's in-vision continuity was superb for 1949! https://buff.ly/d0NrsE017 Dec 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6fon3tpp26https://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3ma2aguh4n22jA fantastic new experience at Alexandra Palace starting in February 2026! [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Dec 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2aguh4n22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m7i3k3btzo2lA recent digital addition to the APTS Archive is a fascinating diary from the Lines Termination Room at Alexandra Palace - Oct 1937 to Oct 1938. Contains 40 pages of notes on equipment usage, operation times, & faults, also early mention of BBC engineer Mr. Harry Rantzen, father of @ERantzen.08 Dec 2025 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7i3k3btzo2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m7axdn7x3k2oA must-have for anyone interested in photographs of Derby through the years. Sales of these books provides the Winter Heritage Trust with funds to continue the digitisation of their extensive archive holdings. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Dec 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7axdn7x3k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m6yoqrdwbz2a#OTD - 2nd December 1953 The BBC Television Service introduced the Bat Wings ident, designed by Abraham Games, after two years of development. Games was paid 200 guineas for the design, 70 guineas for an on-screen clock, and a 15 guineas retainer.02 Dec 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6yoqrdwbz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m6ibd4nclc2zA must-watch documentary for anyone interested in the history of children's television programmes, with 'Whirligig' being one of the first. Written and narrated by my friend Paul Hayes. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Nov 2025 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ibd4nclc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m6c5tpire72k#OTD - 23 November 1938 - "How Divers are Trained" #OutsideBroadcast from the #SiebeGorman diving tank, Westminster Bridge Road, London. #JohnSnagge in a diving suit received instruction on descending into the diving tank. Commentary by #PhilipDorte Presentation by #HaroldCox23 Nov 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6c5tpire72khttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m5o5hijdrf2k#OTD - 15th November 1969 #ColourTelevision on 625 line UHF is extended to both BBC1 and ITV.15 Nov 2025 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5o5hijdrf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m5ezu3hen22y#OTD - 11 November 1938 - #TheWhiteChateau was televised. Starring: #AntoinetteCellier, #MaryHinton, #ErikChitty, #AndrewOsborn, #JoanKempWelch. A location in Belgium that was known as the "White Chateau" by British soldiers and was the site of intense fighting.11 Nov 2025 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ezu3hen22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m5ecdilxel27#OTD - Experimental Band V, 405-line broadcasts from Crystal Palace begin. This film 'The Phoenix Tower' tells the story of the Crystal Palace and the building of the transmitting tower. buff.ly/wDNjaR0 https://youtu.be/RIT-FiI1nL4?si=0KAPXncy9d3S66-s11 Nov 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ecdilxel27https://bsky.app/profile/aptsarchive.bsky.social/post/3m5dwlophca2s#OTD - 11th November 1937 The first outside broadcast of the Service of Remembrance from the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Views of members of the Cabinet, #KingGeorge VI, #DukeofGloucester & #DukeofKent, the King laying a wreath on the #Cenotaph. The television coverage lasted from 10:30 until 11:10am.11 Nov 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:rxtqbhd4kenmhodlzec4cnsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5dwlophca2s