The BBC: a century on air

Abstract

Preface -- Crucible. Making a new world ; Riding the tiger ; Professionals ; Us and them ; Stardust -- War. Under siege ; London calling ; Turning the tide -- Consensus and conflict. A bomb about to burst ; Building pyramids ; Strangers ; The shock of the new -- Attack and defence. Trade and treachery ; The expanding labyrinth ; On the rack -- Postscript.