Bøker av Gordon Bathgate

This book relates the history of the BBC in Aberdeen from its inception in 1923 right up to the present day. This book contains fascinating information about the origin of 'Station 2BD' in Belmont Street. There are interesting profiles of the people and personalities involved. It details the search for new premises and the establishment of the famous Beechgrove Terrace location. It also documents events during WWII, the arrival of television and the local radio years.. Now greatly expanded with more information and fully illustrated with original photographs, 'Aberdeen Calling' is a fascinating look at the BBC in the North East of Scotland.

A complete history of this country's love affair with the radio. Traces radio's development from first use to pioneering broadcasts of the BBC, it's role in the Second World War and how it has survived competition from modern technology. 2020 is the centenary of the first radio. broadcast.