Controversy over Alexandra Palace plans

Name: Controversy over Alexandra Palace plans
Uploaded: 2015-02-15T10:13:10.000Z
Duration: 2 min 22 s
Description: Almost 80 years ago the world's first regular television service was launched by the BBC from Alexandra Palace in north London - known as Ally Pally.

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Almost 80 years ago the world's first regular television service was launched by the BBC from Alexandra Palace in north London - known as Ally Pally.

The original studios have been empty since 1981 but now a £27m plan to turn them into a visitor attraction is sparking controversy.

Nick Higham reports.

15 February 2015