Historian of broadcasting David Hendy explores how wireless communication conquered the world in the early years of the 20th century. Show more
How effective were BBC efforts to improve the 'public mind' between the two world wars? Did broadcasts foster a 'spiritual democracy'. Show more
Historian of broadcasting David Hendy considers to what extend media reports of horror and tragedy help us to come to terms with world suffering. Show more
David Hendy asks if watching revealing TV programmes has made us more obsessed with the private lives of others. Do unflinching close-ups on TV make us more compassionate? Show more
Rewiring the Mind: 5/5. The Superficial Mind: Historian David Hendy asks if the internet is slowly degrading or enhancing our mental abilities. Are our brains ready for it? Show more