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The Fools on the Hill

19861h 12mDavid Giles
IMDb 7.0

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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.

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What is The Fools on the Hill (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in The Fools on the Hill?

The Fools on the Hill stars Shaughan Seymour (Cecil Madden), Nicholas Farrell (David), Caroline Embling (Florence), Nicola King (Wendy), Jill Balcon (Miss Stanley). The film was directed by David Giles.

How long is The Fools on the Hill?

The Fools on the Hill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986.

Is The Fools on the Hill worth watching?

The Fools on the Hill holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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