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BBC Radio. How did the BBC control the radio in the early-mid 1900s?

Asked by lanahopple (455points) March 4th, 2011

I want to know what types of monopolies the BBC had on the radio and what things they Broadcasted

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For a good overview, read these articles from Wikipedia. Pre-1927 and post-1927.

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The BBC had the only licence to broadcast in the UK until 1973. It aimed to inform, educate and entertain. It broadcast music, debates, lectures, comedy, sports, drama and children’s programmes.

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They also had the monopoly on absurdly tight lipped upper crust accents.

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