Discover the history of the BBC, illustrated with archive clips and pictures that share the story of each decade.
This section describes how the BBC became a world leader in broadcasting and innovation, and how it has changed over time in response to new challenges and pressures.
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Find out how you can contribute to the BBC's Heritage collection. More >>
The birth of television - from the earliest experiments to the triumph of the medium at the 1953 Coronation. More >>
The BBC changed to meet the needs of the nation at war, bolstering the population against the threat of Nazi invasion, and providing a vital and trusted source of news to occupied Europe. More >>
Harsh lessons in the BBC's history,
from the General Strike in 1926 to the Hutton Inquiry in 2003/4 More >>
Explore more ways of researching the BBC's collections and broadcasting history in depth through these recommended books and
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The BBC Proms, BBC Heritage, Kings College London and the British Library co-host the first ever international conference devoted to the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. More>>
Find out more about the BBC's archive and heritage collections and even how you could contribute to them. More >>
BBC Heritage is collecting staff memories of Auntie's notable moments. Have a read, and maybe tell your yarns from behind the scenes of BBC life. More>>
