Scotland Yard later claimed that Cummins had probably murdered two more women during air raids in London earlier in October 1941. The foremost fingerprint expert of the day, Detective Chief Superintendent Frederick Cherrill, was instrumental in proving the case against Cummins.
America shares a language and large parts of its culture with Britain and Australia. But when tens of thousands of US troops arrive in 1942, things will be far from smooth. While the alliance remains firm, their soldiers will spend almost as much time fighting each other as they do the Axis.
On 2 November 1936 the BBC Television Service, the world’s first regular high-definition television service, was launched in the UK.
The BBC Television Service initially offered broadcasts for a few hours each day from Alexandra Palace in London, marking a significant milestone in the history of broadcasting. Prior to this, television had been in experimental stages, but the BBC's launch of regular programming set a new standard for the medium.
The launch of the service was a ground-breaking moment in broadcasting history, and it was designed to reach the small but growing audience of television set owners in London and the surrounding areas. At the time, television sets were a luxury, and relatively few households had access to them. However, the service was a key part of the BBC’s broader mission to bring new forms of entertainment and information to the public.
The inaugural broadcast on 2 November 1936 featured a short introduction by Leslie Mitchell, one of the BBC's first television announcers, followed by a variety of programs including a demonstration of a film and a performance by comedian Adele Dixon. This marked the start of a new era for broadcasting, with television poised to become a major medium for both entertainment and information.
Nevertheless, the early years of the BBC Television Service were limited in terms of both programming and reach especially after the Second World War caused the service to be suspended due to concerns the transmitter at Alexandra Palace could act as a beacon for enemy bombers. However, television returned in 1946, just in time to show the Victory Parade through London on 8 June.
As well as making programmes for the public, the wartime BBC was involved in a range of top secret activity, working with closely with the intelligence agencies and military.
