The Early Years Of The Television Industry In Singapore
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TVRP L3 EXERCISE 1: The Early Years Of The Television Industry In Singapore Singapore got her first taste of television transmission on February 15, 1963 when Television Singapura was launched. It was a one hour and 45 minute pilot monochrome service commenced by the Department of Broadcasting at the Victoria Memorial Hall. 500 bigwigs had gathered there to witness the significant occasion and 2,400 families who owned TV sets viewed the 'live' telecast of this transmission in the comfort of their homes, as well as crowds at 52 community centres across the island. Then, one in every 12 homes owned a TV set. The first programme was called TV Looks At Singapore, a 15-minute documentary, which introduced viewers to the world of TV broadcasting and the role it would play in the lives of Singaporeans. Regular transmissions began two months later on a four-hour programme channel, Channel 5, on April 2, 1963...


