Cecil Madden

Cecil Madden

Birth : 1902-11-29, Mogador, Morocco [now Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco]

Death : 1987-05-27

History

Pioneer of British television, working at BBC Television from its establishment in 1936 until his retirement in 1964. Largely worked as a manager and producer, with occasional appearances in front of the camera as a presenter.

Profile

Cecil Madden

Movies

Salute to A.P.
Salute to A.P.
Editor
A BBC Television film recalling the part Alexandra Palace has played in British television between 1935 and 1954. It shows the erection of the first transmitter, the building of 'A' and 'B' studios, and introduces scenes and excerpts from early television productions and outside broadcasts.