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1956 The world's first television transmitter, BBC Alexandra Palace, closed.

1960 Colour television transmitted between Paris and London for the first time.

2002 DTT payTV operator ITV Digital (formerly OnDigital) is placed into administration by its owners. The service continues to broadcast.

2005 ITV1 broadcasts the Boat Race live for the first time after snatching the event from the BBC.