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How the BBC Began (2022)

First aired October 22, 20221h 29m/ep1 season · 3 epsRunning
Documentary
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Overview

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather than design.

Top Billed Cast

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Self - Narrator (voice)

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self

David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby

Self

Joan Bakewell

Joan Bakewell

Self

June Spencer

June Spencer

Self

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Self

Sylvia Peters

Sylvia Peters

Self

Humphrey Burton

Humphrey Burton

Self

Monica Sims

Monica Sims

Self

John Grist

John Grist

Self

Seasons

Status

Returning Series

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

March 3, 2024

Networks

BBC FourBBC Two

Production

The Garden ProductionsCrux Productions

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