Seatter, Robert
Broadcasting Britain: 100 Years of the BBC
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241567548
- author:
- Seatter, Robert
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- DK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 17.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Television & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Broadcasting Britain: 100 years of the BBC is a vivid celebration of a global cultural icon. From its humble beginnings in 1922 to its current status as a world leader, the BBC has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of the world.
Head of BBC History Robert Seatter charts the story of a broadcaster and a nation, reflecting the story of all our lives across ten tumultuous decades. With exclusive access to the BBC's archives, this book brings together key broadcasting moments illuminated by images from the BBC archive.
This unique celebration of British culture features concise, essay-style text, organized chronologically year by year, decade by decade, for ease of reference. It also includes biography boxes on key broadcasters and writers, as well as quotes from fans and broadcasters summarizing chosen programmes' impact.
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