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The Third Programme 29 September 1946

The Third Programme was launched on 29 September 1946 as part of the post war re-organisation of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ radio. The Third Programme offered classical music, serious drama, literature and discussion. Introducing it in the Radio Times, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Director General Sir William Haley said β€œIts whole content will be directed to an audience that is not of one class but that is perceptive and intelligent.”

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2 minutes