BBC General Advisory Council
MS. Bodmer 1233
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
BBC General Advisory Council
Shelfmark
MS. Bodmer 1233
Summary
'BBC GAC 1981/2'. Minutes and associated papers. Topics include: showing of "The War Game"; Nationwide broadcast on the activities of the Animal Liberation Front (ALF); BBC's coverage of events in Northern Ireland including the publicity surrounding the funerals of the hunger-strikers; Britain's entry to the common market; House of Commons debate on the BBC Charter; reactions to programmes about brain death; broadcasting in a multi-racial society; BBC's involvement in cable and new technology; coverage of the Falklands crisis and the BBC's role in the subsequent enquiry.
Date
1981-1982
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (2 folders)
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Collection contents
Archive of Sir Walter Bodmer and Lady Julia Bodmer
Papers of Sir Walter Bodmer
Societies and organisations
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
BBC General Advisory Council
