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The Reith Lectures: A tradition since 1948

The Reith Lectures are an annual tradition, started in 1948 by the BBC’s first director general. In a special edition, we hear your thoughts on the programme.

The Reith Lectures are an annual tradition, started in 1948 by the BBC’s first director general. In a special edition, we hear your thoughts on the programme, and we’re joined by the man who gave this year’s address. We also talk to the BBC executive who commissioned it.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon

A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

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Mon 8 Jan 2024 03:50GMT
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