Mirrors in the Sky - Evolve

The Gallery

Mirrors in the Sky tells the story of the development of direct-to-home satellite television in Britain.

Learn about the billion pound satellite TV ‘war’ waged in the late-1980s.

Experience the extraordinary social impact and influence of this powerful new medium.

Explore the space age technologies which quickly became household items.

Curated by of Iain Logie-Baird

MAC v PAL

Technological Sponsor

Pace Micro

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A special thanks to our Technology Sponsor Pace plc..

Dishes on flats

The satellite dream becomes reality

Magazine Wall

View an interactive wall of magazine covers and articles

IBA Video

Watch the unusual video made for the television industry.