The Southern Television Broadcast
Hannington transmitter, Hampshire
At about 5. 10pm on 26 November 1977, viewers of Southern Television heard the sound of the news replaced by a strange, warbling voice.
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- When
- 26 November 1977
- Where
- 51.3069, -1.2443
- Group
- Unexplained
Visiting
The transmitter mast can be seen from roads around Hannington and Kingsclere.

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