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The BBC Story
In depth
Explore in depth some key themes of the BBC story, from the development of the BBC brand through case studies of editorial independence to the history of classic TV and radio shows.
BBC Archive
Recent highlights from the BBC ArchivesBiography
John Reith – the life and times of the man who created the BBC
Branding
The evolution of the BBC logoThe BBC Globe
Collections & Buildings
Key historical buildings in the BBC's property portfolioThe Photo stills library
Charitable appeals
Children in Need – from 1927 to the present dayClassic TV favourites
From Adam Adamant and Basil Brush to Morecambe and Wise and PlayschoolComedy classics
Everything you wanted to know about the history of Doctor Who
BBC Archive: Doctor Who collection
Editorial independence
Case studies of BBC & government – the challenges, the battles, the successes and failures
Music
History of the BBC Proms – over 100 years of history behind this world-famous music festivalNatural History
The story of the BBC Natural History UnitRadio
History & highlights of the four longstanding BBC radio networks:Radio 1
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
The story of The Archers – the longest running radio soap in the world
Key historic moments from the Woman's Hour archive
BBC Archive: Preserving sound
BBC Archive: The sound archive
How radio comedy changed a nation
Radio Times
The story of the longest running broadcast magazine in the world
Research and Development
BBC Research & Development – the story of the BBC's power house of technological innovation
Television
History of BBC Television – the creation and significance of BBC TelevisionBBC Archive: The Television Archive
BBC Archive: Preserving the television archive
Weather
History of BBC weather forecastsWorld Service
BBC World Service – over 75 years of global history
Women
Pioneer women at the BBC
World War 2
The changing role of BBC in WW2Factsheets
Detailed factsheets for each decade, plus lists of the BBC Directors-General, Chairmen, and key broadcast committees.
Books & Publications
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