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The BBC in Scotland
David Pat Walker
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Description for The BBC in Scotland
Hardcover. From 'The Children's Hour' to 'Reporting Scotland': chronicling the first 50 years of the BBC in Scotland Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; APT; HBT; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 602.
Since its establishment in 1922 the BBC has continually asserted itself as one of the great British institutions at home and abroad. David Pat Walker offers an in-depth analysis of the history of BBC Scotland from its creation in 1923 through to its 50th anniversary in the seventies. Examining how the firm developed over the course of the 20th century, the author portrays how the broadcaster developed its own Scottish identity despite governance from London and how it thrived within the context of the history it reported and created.
Since its establishment in 1922 the BBC has continually asserted itself as one of the great British institutions at home and abroad. David Pat Walker offers an in-depth analysis of the history of BBC Scotland from its creation in 1923 through to its 50th anniversary in the seventies. Examining how the firm developed over the course of the 20th century, the author portrays how the broadcaster developed its own Scottish identity despite governance from London and how it thrived within the context of the history it reported and created.
Product Details
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
601g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908373007
SKU
V9781908373007
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-2
About David Pat Walker
David Pat Walker's connection to the BBC began in Glasgow in his early life and his career with the corporation began to take shape when he joined the new television service in 1952. Working his way up the company to the position of Acting Controller in 1975, he played a key role in building up the Edinburgh base of BBC ... Read more
Reviews for The BBC in Scotland
Pat Walker charts the continuing challenges and development in television and radio across drama, light entertainment, music, news, current affairs, sport and ground-breaking programmes such as the weekly series Scope. Alongside this there was a battle between the Director General Hugh Carelton Greene and BBC Scotland's controller Andrew Stewart over tradition and trendiness, only one of many confrontations. - THE ... Read more