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How the BBC Began

Season 1 Episode 2: Building the Audience

Nan Winton looks back on her departure from the BBC, while BBC monitoring service staff reveal their crucial roles in resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Accident and Opportunity

1. Accident and Opportunity

Aired: Oct 22, 2022

Next episode, witnesses from the BBC's early days share stories of achievemen...

Episode 2 Building the Audience

2. Building the Audience

Aired: Oct 29, 2022

Nan Winton looks back on her departure from the BBC, while BBC monitoring ser...

Episode 3 Shooting the Rapids

3. Shooting the Rapids

Aired: Mar 3, 2024

The BBC's challenges in maintaining impartiality during pivotal moments in Br...

Appearances

David Attenborough

June Spencer

Richard Baker

Sylvia Peters

Humphrey Burton

Humphrey Burton

Monica Sims

John Grist

Creators

John BridcutWriter

Info about How the BBC Began

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary