From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425
Wed 25 Nov · 19:00
The Guildford Institute
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On 25 November 2026, The Guildford Institute will host a talk titled 'From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began'. This presentation will recount the early history of the BBC, including its inaugural broadcasts and notable innovations. The talk will feature stories, clips, and props to illustrate the contributions of key figures in the BBC's development.
In November 1922, the BBC began with a news report, read twice – once fast, once slow – making the BBC’s second ever broadcast a repeat. Before that, a few plucky pioneers brought us wireless concerts, via feuds, fires and breakdowns on- and off-air. After the BBC’s launch, the innovations continued. One woman penned the first drama and later became the first TV chef. Another woman left her teaching job to become the first children’s presenter, but returned to the classroom a week later. Hear their forgotten achievements retold via tales, clips and props. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin… Please note that this talk is an updated version of the afternoon talk given to the Institute in February 2025
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From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 19:00.
From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
Tickets for From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on guildford-institute.org.uk.
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Tickets for From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 can be booked via guildford-institute.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425
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On 25 November 2026, The Guildford Institute will host a talk titled 'From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began'. This presentation will recount the early history of the BBC, including its inaugural broadcasts and notable innovations. The talk will feature stories, clips, and props to illustrate the contributions of key figures in the BBC's development.
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In November 1922, the BBC began with a news report, read twice – once fast, once slow – making the BBC’s second ever broadcast a repeat. Before that, a few plucky pioneers brought us wireless concerts, via feuds, fires and breakdowns on- and off-air. After the BBC’s launch, the innovations continued. One woman penned the first drama and later became the first TV chef. Another woman left her teaching job to become the first children’s presenter, but returned to the classroom a week later. Hear their forgotten achievements retold via tales, clips and props. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin… Please note that this talk is an updated version of the afternoon talk given to the Institute in February 2025
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When is From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425?
From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 takes place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 taking place?
From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
How much are tickets for From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425?
Tickets for From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on guildford-institute.org.uk.
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The forecast for From the Pips to the Proms: How The BBC Began – T425 is Overcast · 4°C.
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