PRINCESS ALEXANDRA will today see one of the world’s most up-to-date television studio complexes when she formally opens Birmingham’s ATV Centre.
Princess Alexandra
On her arrival at A T V Centre at 12.20 p.m. today, Princess Alexandra will be received by Lord Renwick (ATV chairman). Lady Renwick, Sir Lew Grade (ATV Managing Director; and Lady Grade.
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