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BBC Through the Ages: A Broadcasting Legacy

Discover the rich history of the BBC, from its inception in 1920 to the modern challenges faced by the iconic broadcaster. Explore key moments such as the first transatlantic messages, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and the controversies surrounding intelligence reports. Uncover the evolution of radio and television broadcasting in the UK.

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BBC Through the Ages: A Broadcasting Legacy

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  1. Gresham III 11 April 2012 The BBC Protecting it from Government

  2. The “Today” Programme • 7 million adults listen each weekday morning in the UK

  3. The BBC • Lord Reith, first general manager of the BBC. “Educate, inform and entertain.”

  4. A Little History • In 1901 the first transatlantic wireless messages were transmitted by Marconi

  5. Radio early days • Broadcasting was controlled and centralised from the start

  6. Radio History • In 1920 Dame Nellie Melba sang God Save the King and some arias to Europe

  7. The Radio Times • In 1923 the Radio Times commenced weekly publication

  8. Broadcasting House • The first Royal Charter for the BBC in 1927 • The flagship Broadcasting House in Portland Place, central London

  9. The General Strike • The Press stopped but BBC News continued and became a public institution • Lord Reith announced the end of the strike on air

  10. Television • Started 1936 • The word is half Latin and half Greek • The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953 made TV desirable

  11. King George V • The King made his first Christmas broadcast to the Empire in 1932

  12. Abdication • King Edward VIII’s Abdication Speech in 1936 was broadcast • He could not rule without the support of the woman he loved

  13. Director Generals • Greg Dyke • Mark Thompson

  14. Chairmen • Gavyn Davies • Michael Grade • Michael Lyons • Chris Patten

  15. David Kelly • Talks to Andrew Gilligan about the intelligence dossier

  16. WMD • The UK Government issued a dossier on WMD which said that Saddam’s weapons could be ready within 45 minutes

  17. The Hutton Inquiry • Alastair Campbell complained • Lord Hutton conducted an inquiry

  18. The Quality of Intelligence • Lord Butler headed an inquiry into the quality of the intelligence on WMD

  19. Chilcot Inquiry

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