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The BBC and the General Strike The BBC was just three and a half years old when the General Strike occurred. A wrong move on the part of its General Manager, John Reith. could have threatened its independence and its future. Roger CLARK talks to the present Director-General, Sir Charles Curran. about the BBC's role during the Strike.
Also taking part in the programme will be broadcaster JOHN SNAGGE. STUART HIBBERD , who read the news at the time, and historian CHARLES STUART who edited Lord Reith's diaries.
Producer ROGER CLARK

Contributors

Unknown:
John Reith.
Talks:
Roger Clark
Director-General:
Sir Charles Curran.
Unknown:
John Snagge.
Unknown:
Stuart Hibberd
Unknown:
Charles Stuart
Producer:
Roger Clark

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