Created 100 years ago, on 18 October 1922, the BBC transformed people’s lives at the turn of a dial, bringing voices out of the ether and conjuring the magic community of radio. Now, our lives are inextricably linked to broadcasting. It is how we remember where we come from and who we are – from the Moon Landing to the 9/11 attacks, from Monty Python to EastEnders, from Live Aid to London 2012.
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In 2022, the BBC was the first major broadcaster globally to mark 100 years of continuous broadcasting. To commemorate this moment, the BBC commissioned me to write this vivid, thought-provoking and entertaining celebration of a global cultural icon.

I regularly present on TV and Radio, bringing the history of the BBC to life in fresh and engaging ways. In 2022 I wrote and presented Property of the BBC, a Radio 4 series showcasing key items from the BBC collection of artefacts and the fascinating stories behind them. This was twice featured on Pick of the Week. Other recent slots have included BBC Breakfast, Great British Menu, The One Show and Michael Portillo’s Train Journeys.