Behind the Wireless
Kate Murphy
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Behind the Wireless
by Kate Murphy
Published
Apr 29, 2016
Publisher
imusti
Pages
295
ISBN-13
9781137491725
ISBN-10
1137491728
Description
Behind the wireless tells the story of women at the BBC in the 1920s and 30s. Broadcasting was brand new in Britain and the BBC developed without many of the overt discriminatory practices commonplace at the time. Women were employed at all levels, except the very top, for instance as secretaries, documentary makers, advertising representatives, and librarians. Three women held Director level posts, Hilda Matheson (Director of Talks), Mary Somerville (Director of School Broadcasting), and Isa Benzie (Foreign Director). Women also produced the programmes aimed at female listeners and brought women broadcasters to the microphone. There was an ethos of equality and the chance to rise through the ranks from accounts clerk to accompanist. But lurking behind the façade of modernity were hidden inequalities in recruitment, pay, and promotion and in 1932 a marriage bar was introduced. Kate Murphy examines how and why the interwar BBC created new opportunities for women.
Subjects
Annual report and accounts
BBC [British Broadcasting Corporation]
British Broadcasting Corporation
Two studies concerning the British Broadcasting Corporation
Producers' guidelines
British Broadcasting Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Behind the Wireless?
This edition of Behind the Wireless has approximately 295 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Behind the Wireless?
For most readers, Behind the Wireless typically takes between 6h 9m and 4h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,750 words
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What is the word count of Behind the Wireless?
The estimated word count for Behind the Wireless is approximately 73,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Behind the Wireless?
Behind the Wireless was written by Kate Murphy.
When was Behind the Wireless published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Apr 29, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.