Explore more than 100 years of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½’s history – click on our interactive timeline or investigate a topical anniversary, unpack the story of fascinating objects from our varied collections, or go in-depth via one of our long-form articles.
And tell us your memories of what the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ means to you.
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There is something very special happening for Children In Need this year - a big celebration of 40 glorious years of Pudsey Bear! ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ History looks at some of the great moments of a much loved mascot. -
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Anniversaries
Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor made their debut as The Goodies in November 1970. The comedy establishment was shaken by a completely new take on the zany sketch!! Read more about the hit series here. -
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and Time
For decades, many people ordered their lives around the time their favourite radio or television programme was broadcast. David Hendy, Professor Emeritus, University of Sussex, examines the extent the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has become the nation’s time-keeper. -
A journey through the archives to celebrate the landmark music shows and programmes that have impacted British South Asian communities for 50 years since 1965. -
The 2025–26 Women's Super League is with us until May 2026 and to mark the moment an exciting look through the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ archives to see how women’s sport has been depicted on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ over the years - it’s an amazing story. -
Objects of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ presents the Television Symbol! This was the pioneering design of 1951 which heralded the start of modern graphic design and identity at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. Find out more here. -
Our Faces of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ gallery also has a firm 1950s feel to it! Whilst Bebe Daniels was creating her own unique brand of radio comedy, The Goons weren't far behind! Read more here. -
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Exhibitions
Look out for events and exhibitions showcasing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ entertainment, science, and war programming, international broadcasting, and vintage radio and TV equipment. Image: Showtown, Blackpool Museum Trust.
Links
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Archive
Hand-picked and popular selections from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ archives. -
The Researchers
Features by academics from across the world looking at a wide range of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ related subjects. -
Explore the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s historical listings information from 1922 to the present day. -
A University of Sussex-AHRC research project -
The UK's largest oral history collection of interviews with professionals from across the film, television, radio and theatre industries. -
Giving longstanding and retired staff the opportunity to write their part of the unofficial history of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. -
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer from the Archive
The destination to discover the most distinctive content from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s rich archive. -
Archive on Four
Brilliant stories told using archive from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and beyond.