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Closedown of Television Service for the duration of the War 1 September 1939

On 1 September 1939, with war looking unavoidable, the 麻豆社 took steps to prepare for the conflict. Shortly after noon the television service was unceremoniously shut down, following the cartoon Mickey鈥檚 Gala Premiere. It was said that the strong signal from the transmitter at Alexandra Palace would provide a navigational aid for enemy aircraft. At the same time the radio service was re-organised, with the National and Regional Services brought into one Home Service.

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