Reading the 20th Century discussion

Not technically history, but I couldn't see where else to post this.

I watched a documentary about the BBC today, which led me to have a browse of books about Auntie.

Does anyone have any titles they would like to recommend?

I did come across this novel, out next year, which looked really interesting.

Auntie and Uncles: The Bizarre Birth of the BBC by Paul Karensa. Sorry, on Amazon, but not Goodreads.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin...

1920. Four pioneers emerge from the shadow of the Great War: a visionary journalist, a wild engineer, a troubled son of a minister and an ex-spy eager to make her mark on London.

They will become the BBC’s first Director of Programmes, Chief Engineer, General Manager and Director of Talks. But first, they must break radio’s silence.

“This is London calling...”

Arthur Burrows, Peter Eckersley, John Reith and Hilda Matheson bicker, build and curate the early British Broadcasting Company - nicknamed ‘Auntie’.

In this new novel based on extensive research, BBC writer Paul Kerensa (Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear) shines a light on broadcasting’s forgotten geniuses in an incredible tale of rivalry, regret, lost love and microphones.

Spanning 1919-23, book one of this unique historical fiction trilogy informs, educates but above all entertains.

There's an interesting autobiography by Rory Cellan Jones coming out next month shows how influential the BBC has been in his life.

Looks really interesting, Ruth. Thanks for pointing it out.