The first in-depth history of the iconic radio and TV network that has shaped our past and present.Doctor Who; tennis from Wimbledon; the Beatles and the Stones; the coronation of Queen Elizabeth and the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales: for one hundred years, the British Broadcasting Corporation has been the preeminent broadcaster in the UK and around the world, a constant source of information, comfort, and entertainment through both war and peace, fe...

What if history had a sound track? What would it tell us about ourselves? Based on a thirty-part BBC Radio series and podcast, Noise explores the human dramas that have revolved around sound at various points in the last 100,000 years, allowing us to think in fresh ways about the meaning of our collective past.Though we might see ourselves inhabiting a visual world, our lives have always been hugely influenced by our need to hear and be heard. To tell the ...

Challenging the opinion that public service broadcasting is a thing of the past, David Hendy explains its importance in the present – and in the future. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book explores the development of public service broadcasting, outlining the key debates and issues, while situating them within wider cultural contexts.Hendy uses media history to consider the outlook for broadcasters such as the BBC, and other networks and stations around the world. H...

Radio Four has been described as 'the greatest broadcasting channel in the world', the 'heartbeat of the BBC', a cultural icon of Britishness, and the voice of Middle England. Defined by its rich mix, encompassing everything from journalism and drama to comedy, quizzes, and short-stories, its programmes - such as Today,The Archers, Woman's Hour, The Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy, Gardeners' Question Time, and The Shipping Forecast - have been part of British l...

Radio in the Global Age offers a fresh, up-to-date, and wide-ranging introduction to the role of radio in contemporary society. It places radio, for the first time, in a global context, and pays special attention to the impact of the Internet, digitalization and globalization on the political-economy of radio. It also provides a new emphasis on the links between music and radio, the impact of formatting, and the broader cultural roles the medium plays in constructing identities an...

This fourth edition of Business Law offers comprehensive and accessible coverage of the key aspects of business law. Established legal topics such as the English legal system, Contract, Consumer, Intellectual Property, Company and Employment Law, and emerging areas such as Health, Safety and Environmental Law are all addressed in the context of business.The work has been thoroughly updated to include all the major recent developments in business law, such as the new EU Tra...

In The Survivor's Regression, Part 4: David's Fortress, M.P. Hendy finally takes the Renado family to their apocalyptic homestead. After their first passionate night, Jessica found herself not just in a relationship but integrated into David's polyamorous household. Their journey culminated in a wedding, a celebration of their unique family dynamic, and for Jessica, an introduction to the addictive nature of their unconventional lifestyle.Kayla's brothers arrived, along with Elena'...

In The Survivor's Regression, Part 3: David's Family Legacy, M.P. Hendy brings us back to the Renado family. David, a senior instructor, mentors students like Nicole and Taylor, offering personal advice and forming strong connections. Meanwhile, his family welcomes Taylor, a former student and potential addition to their home. Taylor struggles to understand and adapt to their lifestyle, as she witnesses the children's advanced abilities and grapples with her growing feelings for David....

This 30-part Radio 4 series explores how our interactions with sound have shaped us over 100,000 years. These specially extended episodes, recorded on location around the world and in collaboration with curators of the British Library Sound Archive, take us from prehistory to the present, encompassing the shamanistic music of our cave-dwelling ancestors, the massacre of noisy cats in pre-revolutionary Paris, the nerve-destroying din of trench warfare, right through to the cacophony of the ...

In The Survivor's Regression, Part 2: David's Chosen Family, M.P. Hendy reintroduces David, a dedicated "prepper," who forms an unconventional and ever-expanding family over a decade, built on intimacy, control, and devotion. Summer is drawn to David again, after experiencing a premonitory dream. David's home, with his wife Tiffany feels impersonal, driven by David's meticulous plans for an apocalyptic future rather than warmth. Despite this, a unique bond forms, and Summer finds herself d...