''Practical Television'', later known as ''Television'' and subsequently ''Television & Consumer Electronics'', was a UK magazine for the electronics/TV servicing trade, enthusiasts, and the general public. The

chief editor An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...

was F.J. Camm and it was published by

George Newnes Ltd George Newnes Ltd is a British publisher. The company was founded in 1891 by George Newnes (1851–1910), considered a founding father of popular journalism. Newnes published such magazines and periodicals as ''Tit-Bits'', ''The Wide World Magazi ...

. Initially founded as a supplement to another publication in 1933, it was published as a monthly magazine from 1934 to 1938, and from 1950 to June 2008.

Publication history

''Practical Television'' first appeared in September 1933, initially as a four-page monthly supplement to ''

Practical Wireless ''Practical Wireless'' is a British amateur radio magazine, published monthly by Warners Group Publications. History and profile The magazine was founded in 1932 (as a supplement to ''Hobbies'' magazine) by Frederick James Camm, F.J. Camm of Georg ...

'' (launched 1932); it became a weekly supplement starting in January 1934. ''Practical Television'' debuted as a separate, monthly publication in September 1934. In November 1938 it was merged back into ''

'' as a supplement, and in 1940 it disappeared from that publication as well. After a nine-year hiatus, in March 1949, ''Practical Television'' restarted as a supplement in ''Practical Wireless''. The magazine reappeared as a separate publication in April 1950, starting with a new issue No. 1. With the October 1970 issue, the title was shortened to ''Television'' with the subtitle "Servicing, Construction, Colour Developments." By mid-2004 the magazine was called ''Television & Consumer Electronics''. After changes of ownership, the magazine was finally withdrawn from publication in June 2008; its final issue was June 2008.

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