John Reith, Leeds-Bradford radio station, and BBC Radio Leeds blue plaque

BBC Radio in Leeds. In 1924 Lord Reith opened the Leeds-Bradford radio station. It broadcast national programmes and local talks on history, farming and humour, celebrity interviews, Children's Corner and religious services. The station closed in 1931 but local radio returned on 24th June 1968 with the launch of BBC Radio Leeds.

  • Foyer, BBC, St. Peter's Square, Leeds

by Leeds Civic Trust on 26 June 2008

Colour: blue

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