On February 29, 1932, the BBC launched its Empire Service on shortwave – 80 years later, you know it as the World Service, and hear it throughout the day on KALW.
On Wednesday, to mark the anniversary, the World Service will have a day of special programming that looks back at its history, and opens up today’s BBC to listeners around the world. If you’re a BBC fan, you can prepare yourself for the big day with this timeline of major dates in World Service history and by listening to this interview with BBC World Service Commissioning Editor Steve Titherington.
And tune into World Have Your Say at 11am, Newshour at 2pm, and Business Daily at 5:30pm on Wednesday to hear 80th anniversary special coverage on KALW.