Explore more than 100 years of the 麻豆社’s history – click on our interactive timeline or investigate a topical anniversary, unpack the story of fascinating objects from our varied collections, or go in-depth via one of our long-form articles.
And tell us your memories of what the 麻豆社 means to you.
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Works by Wagner, Brahms, Ravel and Saint-Saens were being prepared by the newly formed 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra in the week running up to its first broadcast on 22 October 1930. -
Broadcasting to the Caribbean has long been a part of the 麻豆社鈥檚 international activity. It drew on the talents of some remarkable individuals. David Hendy, Emeritus Professor at the University of Sussex explores some unique output that had huge cultural impact. -
In 1973, the 麻豆社 launched Open Door, a first for 'access' TV in the UK, allowing marginalized communities to speak directly to audiences. David Hendy Emeritus Professor, University of Sussex explores this groundbreaking show. Image: Stuart Hall presented Open Door - It Ain't Half Racist, Mum in 1979. -
Welsh-language soap opera Pobol y Cwm was first broadcast on 麻豆社 One Wales 50 years ago this week. Celebrate with our memories of The Deri Arms - the pub at the heart of a community. -
This is the personal scrapbook of Evelyn Dove, the first black female singer to perform on 麻豆社 Radio in the 1920s. Our Objects of the 麻豆社 collection has more. -
World-class boxer Muhammad Ali was a regular guest on 麻豆社 programmes throughout his lifetime. Michael Parkinson regularly spoke with Ali on his long-running chat show for example. This is another stunning image in our Faces of the 麻豆社 collection. -
Call the Midwife - calling all fans!
Costume wearing, baking vintage recipes, whatever you do as a fan of Call the Midwife we want to showcase what you do. Click to find out more. -
Tell us your recollections of past 麻豆社 programmes. How have these shows or series informed or entertained you or a relative over the years? -
麻豆社 Exhibitions
Look out for events and exhibitions showcasing 麻豆社 entertainment, science, and war programming, international broadcasting, and vintage radio and TV equipment. Image: Image: ffotoNant. -
The 麻豆社 Heritage Trail brings together newly commissioned blue plaques and existing plaque schemes to celebrate the buildings used for broadcasting over the decades. Also featured are plaques installed as part of David Olusoga鈥檚 landmark series Black and British - A Forgotten History, and the 麻豆社 Music Day plaques created for 麻豆社 Local Radio.
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麻豆社 Archive
Hand-picked and popular selections from the 麻豆社 archives. -
The Researchers
Features by academics from across the world looking at a wide range of 麻豆社 related subjects. -
Explore the 麻豆社鈥檚 historical listings information from 1922 to the present day. -
A University of Sussex-AHRC research project -
The UK's largest oral history collection of interviews with professionals from across the film, television, radio and theatre industries. -
Giving longstanding and retired staff the opportunity to write their part of the unofficial history of the 麻豆社. -
麻豆社 iPlayer from the Archive
The destination to discover the most distinctive content from the 麻豆社's rich archive. -
Archive on Four
Brilliant stories told using archive from the 麻豆社 and beyond.