Features
The BBC Time Signals
An introduction to how time works and why the Greenwich pips are important from 1931
Gigglers, gogglers and gumption
⧉ Over on our Rediffusion subsite, director James Butler talks about the hell that is studio visits by the public
Next up: 107 dogs, two cats – and other come-ons to keep you watching
Is clickbait a new thing? Find out in this 1981 article
Achtung! Absence makes the heart grow fonder
⧉ Over on our Rediffusion subsite, director Mark Lawton is seconded to West Germany in 1961… and the results are Not Good
The beginning of a new service
Pay a visit to the newly opened Brookmans Park transmitter in 1931 as the BBC’s “Regional Scheme” begins
Man of property
⧉ Over on our subsite ABC at Large, meet Tony O’Toole, Property Master at Teddington in 1962
People behind programmes – 2
From 1972, Jeremy Isaacs, Controller of Features at Thames, takes us through his department’s achievements and plans
People behind programmes – 1
From 1972, Lloyd Shirley, Controller of Drama at Thames, takes us through his department’s achievements and plans
The Bruce Forsyth Story: part 1 – I’m in charge!
The late Bruce Forsyth looks back on his career so far in 1959
Introducing… Mike Neville
Republished upon his death on 6 September 2017 aged 80: The Radio Times in 1968 speaks to ‘Look North’ presenter Mike Neville
Tonight’s HTV and Channel 4… in 1988
A look at what was on HTV and Channel 4 on Tuesday 13 September 1988
Goodbye Radio Caroline… hello Radio Caroline International
Radio Caroline chooses not to sink in the face of the Marine Offences Act
✎ Bruce Forsyth 1928-2017
Goodbye to one of the most talented entertainers the UK has ever produced
✎ Everybody out!
Listen to a great podcast about ITV strikes…
✎ BBC Annual Plan 2017/2018
What’s new for the BBC in the next year?