Interesting glimpse into what was going on in Alexandra Palace in the early days:

https://www.wondersofworldengineering.com/television.html

Alas as with most such resorts, tech details are mostly missing.

Wow, this is a fascinating piece of history! Imagine the excitement in 1938 when people in New York were able to receive BBC television broadcasts. It’s incredible to think about the technological challenges they must have overcome. It’s like the 1930s equivalent of tuning into a livestream today. Anyone know more about the tech they used to pull this off? And how widespread was TV reception back then in the US? This just goes to show how long-distance communication has always been pushing boundaries.