The Essay - Rewiring the Mind - 2. The Cultivated Mind
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How effective were BBC efforts to improve the 'public mind' between the two world wars? Did broadcasts foster a 'spiritual democracy'.
The historian of broadcasting, David Hendy, explores the ways in which the electronic media have shaped the modern mind.
How effective were the efforts of the BBC to improve the 'public mind' between the wars? Did broadcasts such as W.B. Yeats's poetry recitals or E.M. Forster's talks foster ideas of a 'spiritual democracy' and an enlightened citizenry?
Producer: Matt Thompson.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 3, 11:00PM Tue, 5 Apr 2011
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 11:00PM Tue, 15 Jun 2010
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- Duration 15 minutes
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