About this episode
The episode discusses the history of the BBC and introduces a new format while covering the Men's T20 World Cup.
1922: The BBC was formed; 1936: The BBC launches TV service from Alexandra Palace; 1967: Radio 1 hits the airwaves; 1979: The BBC starts 24 hour Radio broadcasts; 1983: BBC Breakfast TV begins; 1994: BBC Radio 5 Live is launched; 2002: CBBC starts broadcasting; 2018: BBC Sounds is unveiled….. ...and now, in 2026 - following on from this prestigious history of public service broadcasting - Mattchin introduces a Brand New Format which has ’never been tried before’ - his words! Plus why we’re loving the Mens T20 World Cup and your reviews.
Topics covered
- sports
- cricket
- comedy
- broadcasting history
- T20 World Cup
Keywords
- BBC history
- Mens T20 World Cup
- new format
- public service broadcasting
- reviews
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