2. 100 Years of Auntie! An illustrated history of the BBC
Dave Andrews
- Regions:
- Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional, charity, community
- Fee:
- Paid: Sliding scale - dependent on the nature of the group
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 25th March 2024
- Tagged:
- History | Culture | Broadcasting | 20Th Century
The BBC celebrated its centenary in 2022
This illustrated talk tells the story of the BBC's 100 years from the early days under Lord Reith through to the present. It covers the great days of radio and TV and some of the incredible changes in broadcasting over those 100 years.
- Some nostalgic audio and video clips from programmes and events of the past are included like the first Christmas broadcast from King George V, clips from Muffin the Mule, The Archers and the late Queen's coronation, the opening of Radio1 and many other extracts.
About Dave Andrews
I am a former BBC Radio Leicester presenter and producer. Before that I was a Deputy Headteacher in a Leicestershire comprehensive school. My degree was in history where I specialised particularly in Medieval history at York University. I am also currently a Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire where, filling in for the Lord Lieutenant, I may be called upon to represent HM The King at certain events. I am also Honorary President of a local Amateur Theatre Company and have written and produced shows which have been performed at Leicester's Curve Theatre.
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