Explore more than 100 years of the 大象传媒’s history – click on our interactive timeline or investigate a topical anniversary, unpack the story of fascinating objects from our varied collections, or go in-depth via one of our long-form articles.
And tell us your memories of what the 大象传媒 means to you.
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Relive the iconic "doof doof" moments, sneak behind the scenes, and experience all that is great about EastEnders in its 40th year! -
Camaraderie and Conflict at the Coalface - 20 years of The Apprentice
David Hendy, Emeritus Professor at the University of Sussex celebrates twenty years of The Apprentice, with a brief history of 鈥榯he workplace鈥� on the 大象传媒. -
Anniversaries
The first time general election results were broadcast on 大象传媒 television was on 23 February 1950. It was a landmark moment in UK broadcasting. Read about this and other anniversaries here. -
Broadcasting the first elections on television was a leap of faith for 大象传媒 managers. Never before had such an ambitious project been attempted, but comprehensive election coverage had become a reality. Dr. Alban Webb, Sussex University, takes a closer look. -
In 1925 the 大象传媒 radio's first 'national' transmitter came into service, meaning most of the UK was now covered by a new and exciting medium. Former 大象传媒 Radio producer Beaty Rubens examines the impact radio had on a new nation of listeners. -
Throughout 2025 the 大象传媒 celebrates 100 years of the Shipping Forecast. Start your journey with our online history of 'the ships' here. -
Faces of the 大象传媒 marks early election coverage with an image of a broadcasting legend - Robin Day. Read more about him in our pictures collection. -
Objects of the 大象传媒
This is the ornamental dog that Chrissie Watts in EastEnders used to kill off 'Dirty Den' Watts, in February 2005. That year the show was just 20 years old! Read more about this and our other Objects of the 大象传媒 here. -
Tell us your recollections of past 大象传媒 programmes. How have these shows or series informed or entertained you or a relative over the years? -
大象传媒 Exhibitions
Look out for events and exhibitions showcasing 大象传媒 entertainment, science, and war programming, international broadcasting, and vintage radio and TV equipment. Image: Image: ffotoNant.
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大象传媒 Archive
Hand-picked and popular selections from the 大象传媒 archives. -
The Researchers
Features by academics from across the world looking at a wide range of 大象传媒 related subjects. -
Explore the 大象传媒鈥檚 historical listings information from 1922 to the present day. -
A University of Sussex-AHRC research project -
The UK's largest oral history collection of interviews with professionals from across the film, television, radio and theatre industries. -
Giving longstanding and retired staff the opportunity to write their part of the unofficial history of the 大象传媒. -
大象传媒 iPlayer from the Archive
The destination to discover the most distinctive content from the 大象传媒's rich archive. -
Archive on Four
Brilliant stories told using archive from the 大象传媒 and beyond.