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 * 1959: Anglia Television began transmission.


 * 1959: ITA Mendlesham (405 VHF) in service, Anglia on Channel 11


 * 1986: Last mechanical globe with mirrors withdrawn, replaced by computer animated laser disc globe. PLUS BBC Daytime Television service launched.


 * 1995: The ITC awards the Channel 5 licence to Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd for a 10-year period. This licence actually ran until April 1st, 2003, when it was renewed for a further 10 years.