David Attenborough and Doctor Who theme tune creator Delia Derbyshire feature among the exhibits.
A major new exhibition celebrating 100 years of broadcasting is set to open at Bradford's National Science and Media Museum.
Visitors will learn about figures such as naturalist Sir David Attenborough and Delia Derbyshire, who created the Doctor Who theme tune in 1963.Switched On runs from 23 July 2022 to January 2023.The exhibition tells the story of a young David Attenborough. who in the 1960s led the launch of colour television in his role as controller of BBC2
It is part of Broadcast 100, a year of exhibitions, events and digital content celebrating the 100th anniversary of the BBC and the 40th anniversary of Channel 4. Lewis Pollard, curator of television and broadcast at the museum, said the exhibition shone a spotlight on "the significant pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry".
"Our museum tells the stories of sound and image technologies and their impact on our lives, and many of our objects would not be possible without the achievements of broadcasters like the BBC and the trailblazers who have continued to push the boundaries over the last 100 years," he added.
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