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How the BBC Began - Miniseries

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 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

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.

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