Genèse de la BBC ou les balbutiements de sa Majesté des ondes
In the early 20th century, the birth of radio, then the creation of BBC wireless, were intimately linked to the scientific and commercial challenges, political debates and social expectations of the day. Strong personalities dominated, notably the dogmatic John Reith, first Director-General of this...
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Centre de Recherche et d'Etudes en Civilisation Britannique
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Revue Française de Civilisation Britannique |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/rfcb/7433 |
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| Summary: | In the early 20th century, the birth of radio, then the creation of BBC wireless, were intimately linked to the scientific and commercial challenges, political debates and social expectations of the day. Strong personalities dominated, notably the dogmatic John Reith, first Director-General of this nascent noble institution. Events such as the 1926 General Strike were the driving force behind the creation of a range of programmes that could not but evolve. News broadcasts, produced in the face of fierce antagonism from the Press Barons, were a case in point, constituting one of the pillars of a public service whose role was to inform British citizens. Abundant initiatives in the fields of information, education and entertainment bear witness to the BBC’s desire for creativity. Without a shadow of a doubt, the broadcasting adventure, both in radio and television, was to transform society. In the hands of the BBC, cultural hegemony blended with the imperialism of a triumphant and sovereign nation, bathed in a measured alchemy of tradition and innovation. |
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| ISSN: | 0248-9015 2429-4373 |