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Radio 4 Extra,17 May 2003,30 mins

For Those Watching In Black And White

Britain in a Box

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In 1969, a short innovative programme was broadcast to make the most of the recently launched colour BBC TV service. By the time its last final was screened, ‘Pot Black’ had not only re-energised snooker, it had also changed forever the relationship between TV and sport. Paul Jackson continues his exploration of the social and cultural context of cult TV programmes that have caught the mood of the nation. Featuring David Attenborough, Peter Fiddick, Ted Lowe and Stephen Hendry Director: Paul Kobrak First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.

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