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How the BBC Began (2022–2024)
TV Mini-series | Documentary
Participants in the BBC's early history describe the challenges and triumphs of its first fifty years, as it evolved into the corporation of today.
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Director
John Bridcut
Writer
John Bridcut (written by)
Producer
John Bridcut (producer)
Editor
Riaz Meer
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Updated Oct 22, 2022
Release date (First episode)
Oct 22, 2022 (United Kingdom)

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86 cast members
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