Princess Margaret Visits BBC

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1392A
Date Released
9 Feb 1956
Date submitted
7 Feb 1956
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess Margaret Visits BBC. DESCRIPTION: Visiting Lime Grove, Princess Margaret was received by Sir Ian Jacob and Sir George Barnes. The Princess’s visit lasted three hours, during which many artists had the honour of presentation. SHOTLIST: Princess Margaret arrives at Television Theatre and is greeted by Sir Ian Jacob and Sir George Barnes. Interior shots of Stage G. SCU Ronnie Waldman. Crowds at windows. CU Princess with Waldman. Camera. Various angles. Chats with Waldman. GV Studio G activity.
Keywords
Royalty; Mass media; Performing arts; Television
Locations
London; Shepherd’s Bush; Lime Grove
Footage sources
Pathe
Card file number
65937
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
54
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Princess Margaret Visits BBC', British Movietone News Issue No. 1392A, 9 Feb 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20719 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)