1954: BBC launches daily TV news

The BBC has broadcast its first daily television news programme.

The 20-minute bulletin was introduced by Richard Baker as an "Illustrated summary of the news... Followed by the latest film of events and happenings at home and abroad."

The present Television Newsreel programme, which is to be discontinued, is prepared in advance and contains news items which are often days old.

The new service is intended to be more up-to-date and will also eventually include studio interviews.

This is a start on something we regard as extremely significant for the future

BBC Director General Sir Ian Jacob

