How Britain Built Its National Broadcaster

From Marconi’s experimental transmissions to the Royal Charter of 1927, this episode follows how Britain established the BBC, shaped its remit by William Reith, expanded overseas through the Empire Service, and survived wartime censorship. It also explores the rise of television, royal broadcasts, licensing debates, and the ongoing tension between public service and commercial pressures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices