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For years, Britain's theatres were in decline. But when television became available to all, part of our way of life began to change.
Some have said it was after the Queen's Coronation in 1953 that interest in these "live" places of entertainment began to wane.
It was at that point that everybody needed a television for this essential viewing; and I can clearly remember what would now be termed as a "very small model" being proudly set up on our dining table for us to witness that historical event.
We were, of course, like any other family, who were elated by this new form of entertainment. As we sat close by, watching it warm up and viewing the test card, the time seemed endless until, promptly at 7-30 p.m., the announcer (in full evening dress), gave details of the evening performances.
It was exactly the same time that the curtain was due to go up at our local theatres ! Please read on . . .
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