THE LISTENER HISTORICAL
ARCHIVE, 1929-1991
During the peak of the radio age, the BBC set a global
standard in reporting and commentary. The network
published transcripts of its broadcasts in an innovative
weekly called The Listener. This magazine expanded upon
the intellectual programs of the week and offered original,
often lengthy content that shed light on timely political
and cultural issues.
Contributors included E.M. Forster, George Orwell, and
Virginia Woolf. The magazine also provided a platform
for emerging writers and poets like W. H. Auden, Sylvia
Plath, and Philip Larkin. From articles chronicling the
death of King George V to essays that accompanied Sir
Kenneth Clark's landmark program "Civilisation," The
Listener Historical Archive provides complete — and
often exclusive — access to the content of many early
broadcasts and the BBC's perspective on the 20th
century.
PICTURE POST HISTORICAL ARCHIVE, 1938-1957
The pioneer of photojournalism, Picture Post used vivid images and text to take a social stand. Now
Researchers can learn how this highly principled yet entertaining periodical championed the major social
and political issues of the day. For instance, Picture Post memorably launched the "Plan for Britain" against
the persecution of the Jews in Nazi Germany, and reported on South Korea's treatment of political prisoners
during the Korean War.
Picture Post Historical Archive is a unique digital collection of the complete run of the Picture Post from its
first issue to its last — nearly 40,000 pages digitized in full color from originals. Ideal for researchers and
students at all levels, this archive provides the key to understanding the pre-television era, with a focus on
popular entertainment and the rise of youth culture.
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