The BBC in Scotland

David Pat Walker examines the BBC's pivotal role in Scottish culture and identity.

Essential for anyone interested in media, culture, and Scottish broadcasting.

About the Ebook

Since its establishment in 1922 the BBC has continually asserted itself as one of the great British institutions at home and abroad. David Pat Walker offers an in-depth analysis of the history of BBC Scotland from its creation in 1923 through to its 50th anniversary in the seventies. Examining how the firm developed over the course of the 20th century, the author portrays how the broadcaster developed its own Scottish identity despite governance from London and how it thrived within the context of the history it reported and created.

Review

Pat Walker charts the continuing challenges and development in television and radio across drama, light entertainment, music, news, current affairs, sport and ground-breaking programmes such as the weekly series Scope. Alongside this there was a battle between the Director General Hugh Carelton Greene and BBC Scotland’s controller Andrew Stewart over tradition and trendiness, only one of many confrontations. THE SCOTSMAN

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• How the BBC shaped Scottish culture and identity.
• Explores broadcasting's power to unite and define nations.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• A critical look at Scotland's media landscape.

About the Author

David Pat Walker's connection to the BBC began in Glasgow in his early life and his career with the corporation began to take shape when he joined the new television service in 1952. Working his way up the company to the position of Acting Controller in 1975, he played a key role in building up the Edinburgh base of BBC Scotland and made a notable contribution to the development of The Beechgrove Garden.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 24 April 2020

Print Length: 584 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781912387304

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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