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BBC radio science: challenges and opportunities

December 21, 2004 | Media and Technology
Historical background - The BBC Radio Science Unit has its roots in two radio networks, going back more than 40 years. In the late 1950s, BBC External Services (now World Service), appointed a science correspondent and began a weekly science magazine programme. Initially called `Science and Industry', it changed its name in about 1964 to `Science in Action'. It is still running today, after more than 2000 editions, probably making it the longest running science show on radio.

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  • Martin Redfern
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    BBC
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    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 3
    Number: 4
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media

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