From Wireless Light to Radio One and Two: The Evolution of BBC Radio Programming, 1951-1992

If one were to travel in time between 1951 and 1992 without being aware of it, one would see little resemblance between the 1951 BBC Light Programme and Radio One or Radio Two post-1992. However, despite these differences, the 1951 BBC Wireless Light Programme and the post-1992 Radio One and Two are essentially the same radio station.

The changes over the years have been gradual and incremental, with no closures or creation of new stations. The most distinct change occurred on September 30th, 1967, when the names changed to numbers and the Light Programme split into two.

Jonathan J. G. Lewin was born in London in 1953 and worked in the Civil Service from 1st September 1975 until retirement on 28th August 2015. Interests include nature, wildlife, land conservation, politics, and history. As far as politics are concerned all philosophies and theories have both qualities and flaws and a mixed system/economy is the best for all.