The Pleasure Telephone.

Street, S. and Green, A., 2010. BBC Radio 3 - The Sunday Feature, The Pleasure Telephone. Radio. BBC Radio 3: UNSPECIFIED. 16 May 2010. 21.30.

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Abstract

In the late 19th and early 20th century. the telephone proved to be the true ancestor radio. the Theatrephone - or Electrophone was a wired subscription service which connected subscribers to theatres and churches, enabling the electronic transmission of live performance. The programme explored the rise and decline of this early technology, curiously replicated in today's world of cable broadcasting.

Item Type:Film/Broadcast
Producer(s):
The producers nameCreators email (if known)
Green, Andrew
Running Time:45
Credits:Edward Seckerson, Presenter Andrew Green, Producer
Series Name:BBC Radio 3 - The Sunday Feature
Subjects:Social Sciences > Communication, Cultural and Media Studies
Group:Media School > Institute for Media and Communication Research
ID Code:14565
Deposited By:Professor Sean Street LEFT
Deposited On:18 May 2010 20:15
Last Modified:07 Mar 2013 15:28
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