nov 14, 1922 - The BBC's daily radio broadcasts commences

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The British Broadcasting Company, as the BBC was originally called, was formed on 18 October 1922 by a group of leading wireless manufacturers including Marconi. Daily broadcasting by the BBC began in Marconi's London studio, 2LO, in the Strand, on November 14, 1922.

On 14 November 1922 the BBC began daily radio broadcasts. The first programme, at 6 pm, was a news bulletin, supplied by news agencies. This was followed by a weather forecast, prepared by the Met Office. They were read by Arthur Burrows, Director of programmes.

The BBC's – and the world's – first regular high-definition television service started on Monday the 2nd of November 1936.

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