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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Featuring several Labour ex-Ministers, Yesterday's Men examined how they were adjusting to life a year after their defeat in the 1970 General Election. The controversial programme made waves across the political establishment in the UK, and was first seen in June 1971. -
Springwatch is 20 years old! History of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ takes a look back over the series' major moments and breakthroughs and points forward to next 20. -
Looking forward to the Call the Midwife prequel series and film, History of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ speaks to the fans of the drama, to reveal their extraordinary passion, love and devotion to the show. -
A trip through a century of ‘the arts’ on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ as David Hendy, Professor Emeritus, University of Sussex, reflects on Jane Austen and her legacy for UK culture on radio and television. -
Heavyweight political interviewer Robin Day was at the peak of his career in the 1970s - a period when groundbreaking documentaries such as Yesterday's Men were making headlines. This iconic image is part of our Faces of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ collection. -
George Orwell worked briefly at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, but he is permanently memorialised in a sculpture outside London's Broadcasting House, alongside an inscription dedicated to press freedom. Objects of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has more. -
Our trail of broadcasting heritage plaques features some of the UK’s first ever radio stations, plus the people and personalities who have made a major impact on broadcasting in the UK. -
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.
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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.