The first broadcast was made by Sir Walford Davies, professor of music at Gresham College and was only available in the London area. Nationwide broadcasting started in 1927. The service came into prominence during World War II, by giving news broadcasts which explained the circumstances of the war to children. The service is currently, 2014, based at the BBC headquarters in Wood Lane, London.
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BBC School Radio
Broadcaster and journalist. Born Richard Frederick Dimbleby in Richmond, Surrey. In 1936 he was appointed as the BBC's first news observer and in 1939 became their war correspondent. He was the fir...
Television Studios. Originally a film studio complex built by the Gaumont Film Company. In 1949 it was purchased by the BBC who used it for television broadcasts. Many famous programmes were produc...
Comedy broadcaster.  Born Maurice James Christopher Cole in Liverpool.  Inspired by the Goons.  Got a job on the pirate Radio London by sending in an audition tape.  Worked for Radio Luxemburg, the...
Welsh dramatist and actor. Born Flintshire, North Wales. Died at home, Flat 3, 123 Dovehouse Street.
Playwright and novelist. Born in Chicago. She visited Britain as part of a production at the Edinburgh Festival in 1986 and has remained here ever since. She has written many plays for radio and ha...
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