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May 1932 - Broadcasting House opens and changes radio forever

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ had outgrown its studios at Savoy Hill, and had to find a new home. Instead of converting another existing building, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ commissioned a purpose built centre. At the time it was one of only two in Europe. Leading modernist designers were employed, and the building is a mixture of functionalist and art deco styles.

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