Explore more than 100 years of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ means to you.
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34 years ago the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ slowly brought operations at its Lime Grove studios to an end. Doctor Who, Breakfast Time and Panorama were just a few of the shows that came from the iconic building over the years. It all came to an end in June 1991 after 41 years service.
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Springwatch is 20 years old! History of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ takes a look back over the series' major moments and breakthroughs and points forward to next 20.
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To celebrate the recent announcement of a Call the Midwife prequel series and film, History of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ speaks to the fans of the drama, to reveal their extraordinary passion, love and devotion to the show.
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A trip through a century of ‘the arts’ on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ as David Hendy, Professor Emeritus, University of Sussex, reflects on Jane Austen and her legacy for UK culture on radio and television.
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There's a long tradition of classic drama on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, Austen and Dickens amongst others seeing countless serialisations. This image of Claire Foy was taken when she was starring in Dickens’s Little Dorrit in 2008. There's more on our Faces of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ page.
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Cameras for wildlife filming come in many guises - in fact many are disguised! Our Objects of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ collection explores the many shapes and sizes of the location camera.
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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.
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Exhibitions
Look out for events and exhibitions showcasing ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ entertainment, science, and war programming, international broadcasting, and vintage radio and TV equipment. Image: Showtown, Blackpool Museum Trust.
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Archive
Hand-picked and popular selections from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ archives. -
The Researchers
Features by academics from across the world looking at a wide range of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ related subjects. -
Explore the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s historical listings information from 1922 to the present day.
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A University of Sussex-AHRC research project
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The UK's largest oral history collection of interviews with professionals from across the film, television, radio and theatre industries.
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Giving longstanding and retired staff the opportunity to write their part of the unofficial history of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer from the Archive
The destination to discover the most distinctive content from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's rich archive. -
Archive on Four
Brilliant stories told using archive from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ and beyond.