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Panorama at 50
Last Updated: Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 12:14 GMT 13:14 UK
Dennis Bardens
Panorama pioneer
Dennis Bardens, the founding editor of Panorama, writes about the early years and why the longest running current affairs programme in the world is still important.

Panorama logo from the 1950s A difficult birth
Panorama wasn't always a highly respected programme. In fact the first edition in November 1953 could easily have been the last after a less than auspicious start.
Panorama in the 21st Century
Jane Corbin reflects on the rapid rise of technology and how the little silver boxes have changed her job in the 15 years she has been a reporter at Panorama.
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Panorama celebrated its 50th birthday on November 11 2003, making it the longest running current affairs programme in the world

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History
A brief look back at the highs and lows since 1953
The theme tune
Find out about the history of the Panorama theme
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Send us your memories or comments on the site

What the Papers said
Panorama is now 50 years old - and that's a lot of press cuttings. Here we take a look at some of what the papers have said about the programme in the past.
Adam Dineen and Paul Jackson Stepping into Hardcastle's shoes
What do you do when Paul Hardcastle isn't available to re-mix the Panorama theme tune? Music librarians Paul Jackson and Adam Dineen had an idea.
Jeremy Paxman Windows on the World
Former Panorama reporter Jeremy Paxman takes a trip down memory lane and remembers all night editing sessions, takeaway food and editors in pyjamas.

Personalities
A look at some of the faces who have graced Panorama
50 facts about Panorama 50 at 50
To celebrate the birthday, a half century of facts
Panorama buff?
Take the quiz and find out just how much you know

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