The Birth and Evolution of Britain’s Public Broadcaster

The BBC began in 1922 as a small group of radio hobbyists, but under John Reith it became the nation’s flagship public‑service broadcaster. The episode follows its wartime service, the launch of the World Service and television, and the enduring licence fee debate, showing how technology, politics and funding have intertwined to shape modern media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices