Overview
Since its establishment in 1922 the BBC has continually asserted itself as one of the great British institutions at home and abroad. David Pat Walker offers an in-depth analysis of the history of BBC Scotland from its creation in 1923 through to its 50th anniversary in the seventies. Examining how the firm developed over the course of the 20th century, the author portrays how the broadcaster developed its own Scottish identity despite governance from London and how it thrived within the context of the history it reported and created.
Full Product Details
Author: David Pat Walker
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
Imprint: Luath Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 16.20cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 0.604kg
ISBN: 9781908373007
ISBN 10: 1908373008
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 October 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Replaced By: 9781910745526
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
David Pat Walkeri? s account of the BBC in Scotland during its first 50 years is an important work. It identifies what went on in the formative periods of one of the nationi? s most enduring and influential institutions. It also ensures that the huge contribution made by a remarkable group of talented men and women to the cultural life of Scotland is not left forgotten on their respective editing room floors. MIKE SHAW, former editor with BBC Scotland, Head of English Language Service at Radio Netherlands World Service
David Pat Walker?s account of the BBC in Scotland during its first 50 years is an important work. It identifies what went on in the formative periods of one of the nation?s most enduring and influential institutions. It also ensures that the huge contribution made by a remarkable group of talented men and women to the cultural life of Scotland is not left forgotten on their respective editing room floors. MIKE SHAW, former editor with BBC Scotland, Head of English Language Service at Radio Netherlands World Service
Pat Walker charts the continuing challenges and development in television and radio across drama, light entertainment, music, news, current affairs, sport and ground-breaking programmes such as the weekly series Scope. Alongside this there was a battle between the Director General Hugh Carelton Greene and BBC Scotland's controller Andrew Stewart over tradition and trendiness, only one of many confrontations. - THE SCOTSMAN
David Pat Walker�s account of the BBC in Scotland during its first 50 years is an important work. It identifies what went on in the formative periods of one of the nation�s most enduring and influential institutions. It also ensures that the huge contribution made by a remarkable group of talented men and women to the cultural life of Scotland is not left forgotten on their respective editing room floors. MIKE SHAW, former editor with BBC Scotland, Head of English Language Service at Radio Netherlands World Service
Author Information
David Pat Walker's connection to the BBC began in Glasgow in his early life and his career with the corporation began to take shape when he joined the new television service in 1952. Working his way up the company to the position of Acting Controller in 1975, he played a key role in building up the Edinburgh base of BBC Scotland and made a notable contribution to the development of The Beechgrove Garden.
