David Hendy Boeken

'Thorough and engaging ... you can't understand England without understanding the BBC' - New York Times

Traces the BBC from its maverick beginnings through war, the creation of television, changing public taste, austerity and massive cultural change. The BBC has constantly evolved, developing from one radio station, to television, then multiple channels and now the competition with the internet and streaming services

Focusing on the significance of sound throughout history, this book delves into the human dramas tied to auditory experiences over the last 100,000 years. It encourages readers to reconsider and reinterpret the meaning of our collective past through the lens of noise, revealing how sound has shaped cultures and societies.