The B B C Was a One Tone Operation

David Hendy looks at the b b c's relationship with european listeners. It was not just a one note operation, it wasn't just jollying people along. The output on vida in 19 forty five reflects a real kaleidoscope of moods. You have live broadcasts from piccadilly circus and glasgow mother who has lost two sons to war. People listening in north america, in the caribbeian, in parts of the far east, australia and new zealand are exporting its programmes. Its now a very important dimension to the projection of britain overseas.