
100 Years of the BBC, Radio and Life as We Know It. Be informed, educated and entertained by the amazing true story of radio’s forgotten pioneers. With host Paul Kerensa, great guests and rare archive from broadcasting’s golden era. Original music by Will Farmer. www.paulkerensa.com/oldradio
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

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Ask Elvis was one of the most popular features on one of the most popular radio shows - Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2.
Running from about 2005-14, a mystery voice brought back the omniscient Elvis to solve li... more
And did the Beeb, in ancient times,
broadcast to England's* mountains green?...
...Till Reith has built Jerusalem,
transmitting to England's* green and pleasant** land.
*and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's
**and the less green and unple... more
6-9 May 1926, in a week that changed the BBC forever... this is part 2 of our 3-part special on the BBC and the General Strike
100 years ago this week (at time of podcast release), two million strikers were out in solidarity with the miners. It brou... more
100 years ago to the day (at time of podcast release), Britain began to grind to a halt. Our first and only General Strike.
But while it was a time of national crisis, it was also an opportunity for the BBC - and particularly John Reith.
With most ... more
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This is a first class education and a fascinating listen. Highly recommended. This podcast must surely be the most comprehensive and detailed history of the BBC. It would make a fascinating book too.
This is a first class education and a fascinating listen. Highly recommended.
Paul told me to write this review but I would have been up for affirming how great this podcast is anyway. A reminder of what we will lose if the ignorant succeed in blowing up the BBC in the battle of culture clash- I’m not panning progress, just saying that Paul proves that new media is a parody of true life-enhancing culture, not the real thing.
Now Beeb, let’s get started on your improvements…
Hadn’t really planned on trying to learn this much about the Beeb but it’s well done and in depth. Bery enjoyable.
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this podcast so far - really fascinating for anyone even remotely interested in the history of radio. It’s excellently produced and very accessible, and Paul Kerensa is a wonderfully entertaining host!
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A detailed exploration of broadcasting's early years, the BBC's institutional development, and the people who shaped national radio. Episodes frequently center on watershed moments—staffing decisions, government pressure, archival discoveries, and the evolving public service mission—often dramatized with reenactments and anchored by expert guests. The show stands out for its scholarly context, warm narration, and generous use of archival audio, making niche history accessible and entertaining for both students and casual listeners.
Noteworthy is the blend of academic insight with vivid storytelling, plus conversations with historians, journalists, playwrights, and industry veterans that illuminate how broadcasting culture formed and why it... more
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