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Written/performed by comedian, broadcast historian and British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear) Paul Kerensa, this one-man show informs, educates and entertains about the BBC’s origins. Relive the early 1920s with tales, clips and landmark re-enactments: the first BBC broadcast, first children’s, drama, music and more. With a Radio 4 drama based on this show, and a forthcoming book, this tale of how the Beeb began and where it got us - plus what it's like there today and what's next - is both timely and fascinating, shining a light especially on forgotten female pioneers there at the start but much overlooked - from Britain's first DJ to the incredible tale of the first radio dramatist who became the first TV chef.

"Top comic, top writer" - Lee Mack

This event is suitable for anyone aged 50+ including those with long-term health conditions such as dementia, carers and people looking to create new connections! We use a ‘Pay What You Can’ pricing structure so we can continue putting on high-quality community events like this one.