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And so to today. Nowadays, bigger is better, with screen sizes of 37″, 42″ and even larger becoming increasingly common. The screen pictured above is a whopping 60″ in size.

High-definition is the most recent technological advance, with digital broadcasts and Blu-ray players making it possible to watch programmes in pin-sharp detail.