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From Marconi to MP3
Discover the history of the BBC, illustrated with archive clips and pictures that share the story of each decade.

This section describes how the BBC became a world leader in broadcasting and innovation, and how it has changed over time in response to new challenges and pressures.
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Find out how you can contribute to the BBC's Heritage collection.
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Sound On, Vision On
The birth of television - from the earliest experiments to the triumph of the medium at the 1953 Coronation.
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 The BBC under Pressure
The BBC at War
The BBC at War
The BBC changed to meet the needs of the nation at war, bolstering the population against the threat of Nazi invasion, and providing a vital and trusted source of news to occupied Europe. More >>
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The BBC under Pressure
Harsh lessons in the BBC's history,
from the General Strike in 1926 to the Hutton Inquiry in 2003/4 More >>
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Research & collections
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