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This is CEEFAX
This is CEEFAX

This is CEEFAX

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Documentary

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A look-behind-the-scenes at a television development that could be in everyone's home in just a few years' time. Reporter Angela Rippon tells the story of CEEFAX - the BBC's latest form of broadcasting. She visits Kingswood Warren where BBC Research Department 'boffins' developed it; and looks at some of its uses: News, weather, travel, sports results, farm prices and business information.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

23 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 July 1975

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Angela Rippon

Angela Rippon

Self - Reporter

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