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John Reith, Leeds-Bradford radio station, and BBC Radio Leeds blue plaque

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John Reith, Leeds-Bradford radio station, and BBC Radio Leeds blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: BBC Radio in Leeds. In 1924 Lord Reith opened the Leeds-Bradford radio station. It broadcast national programmes and local talks on history, farming and humour, celebrity interviews, Children's Corner and religious services. The station closed in 1931 but local radio returned on 24th June 1968 with the launch of BBC Radio Leeds. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

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