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The BBC began its regular 405-line television service in 1936 (and had used variants on the Baird 30 and 60 line processes for several years prior to that), and they were doing a regular schedule of programming right up until the war put the kibosh on things in September 1939. Several manufacturers were selling sets, including Marconi, HMV, and Cossor, with the cheapest models selling for around 35 guineas, which amounts to about $180 in US money.
The prewar TV service was quite highly developed. The coronation procession of George VI in 1937 was televised live, and they began televising various sports events that same year, including cricket, Wimbledon tennis, and football.
The 405-line television service resumed in 1946 -- and remained in service from the BBC until 1985.
The prewar TV service was quite highly developed. The coronation procession of George VI in 1937 was televised live, and they began televising various sports events that same year, including cricket, Wimbledon tennis, and football.
The 405-line television service resumed in 1946 -- and remained in service from the BBC until 1985.