How the BBC Began

2022

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather than design.

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Genres

Documentary

Cast

Joanna Scanlan

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David Attenborough

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David Dimbleby

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Joan Bakewell

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How the BBC Began

Accident and Opportunity

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Building the Audience

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Shooting the Rapids

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