Do You Remember These British TV Firsts?

Take a step back into the history of British TV with this fun trivia quiz!

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On Sep 2, 2015

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In what year did John Logie Baird demonstrate the world's first television?

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In what year did the BBC televise its first news bulletin?

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In what year were the Olympic Games first broadcast by the BBC?

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What year saw ITV launch the first non-BBC television channel to broadcast in the UK?

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When did cult sci-fi show Doctor Who first air on British television?

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In what year did the BBC launch both Top of the Pops and Match of the Day?

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When was colour television adopted by the BBC and ITV?

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In what year was Internet precursor Ceefax launched by the BBC?

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When was the first Red Nose Day telethon aired by the BBC?

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When were the first National Television Awards held?

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In what year did Will Young win the first series of Pop Idol?

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When did the UK complete the digital switchover, ending analogue broadcasts?

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Which UK TV programme was the first to be broadcast to an audience of more than 30 million?

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