Tom Fleming on 50 years of royal broadcasts

Title

Tom Fleming on 50 years of royal broadcasts

Genre

Interview; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:05:21

Description

Actor and BBC commentator Tom Fleming on 50 years of royal broadcasts. Begins with a recording of the first Christmas message broadcast by King George V in 1932. Fleming says the King was asked by BBC general manager John Reith to give a speech to the nation. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

King George V; BBC; Tom Fleming

Keywords

Broadcasting; Queen Elizabeth II; Royal family; Second World War (1939-1945); Royalty; Radio; King George V; John Reith

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