The read
The series ran 7 seasons across 83 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
A long-running ITV arts and culture series that aired from 1961 to 1968, Tempo was a landmark British television programme dedicated to the performing and visual arts. With a flexible magazine format and an open editorial remit, the series explored cinema, music, dance, photography, literature, theatre, and contemporary cultural life. Combining intellectual ambition with accessible presentation, Tempo established a model for serious arts broadcasting on commercial television and laid the groundwork for later landmark programmes such as Aquarius and The South Bank Show.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
1 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 2 ep1961 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 10 ep1962 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 8 ep1963 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 20 ep1964 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 14 ep1965 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 13 ep1966 |
| 7 | Season 7 | 16 ep1967 |
Cast
- Alan DellSelf – Host
Themes
arts and culture