Phillip Whitehead. distinguished broadcaster and independent producer, takes a look behind the scenes of BBC's newest, biggest and perhaps most unwieldy region. With headquarters in Elstree, it serves a population of some 14 million. Follow the hectic routines of the daily news Programmes - London Plus and Look East - and listen to the BBC's newest and most controversial local radio station - GLR.
But Elstree is also a growing force in network productions. Eavesdrop on the making of Mastermind and go on location with award-winning film maker, Paul Watson.

Brook productions for BBC South and East
(For details of See for Yourself local radio phone-ins, see pages 88-89)
A simultaneous broadcast with BBC Local Radio.