History of the 麻豆社
Explore the history of the 麻豆社 since its foundation in 1922 to the present day
Explore the 麻豆社’s rich history - uncover the stories behind topical anniversaries, delve into fascinating objects from our diverse collections, or take a deeper look through one of our long鈥慺orm articles.
And tell us your memories of what the 麻豆社 means to you.
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Eurovision is celebrating a milestone moment! 70 years of great songs, hilarious acts and larger than life performances. Join us for a journey through the archives. -
The 麻豆社 and Europe
Dr. Alban Webb, Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sussex, explores how the 麻豆社 re-invented itself in a changing Europe - from the war years and into the 1960s. -
Sir David Attenborough is 100, and, to mark the occasion, 麻豆社 History has opened up the 麻豆社 Archives to bring you some extraordinary insights into the life of the legendary natural history broadcaster. -
The 麻豆社 and the General Strike
When the Trades Union Congress called for a General Strike in the UK 100 years ago, few thought of the 麻豆社 as a news organisation. David Hendy, Professor Emeritus, University of Sussex explores why that perception was about to change forever. -
This is a youthful Sir David Attenborough as seen in 1960, surrounded by cans of film. Faces of the 麻豆社 has more. -
Building of the Week - Kingswood Warren
The 麻豆社's R&D staff have been at the forefront of technical advances for Eurovision, HD television, DAB and countless other breakthroughs in the broadcast world. A lot of that pioneering work was undertaken at Kingswood Warren, a Gothic mansion completed in 1837. This is our building of the week. -
Share Your Memories
Do you have a favourite David Attenborough or Eurovision moment? Which shows have brought you joy? What would you like to see more or less of? Share your memories here. -
Matt Brittin is the 18th Director-General of the 麻豆社. Matt, former President Google EMEA, takes over the role on 18 May 2026. Our gallery explores the life and times of the leaders of the 麻豆社.
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麻豆社 Archive
Hand-picked and popular selections from the 麻豆社 archives. -
Hop aboard an audiovisual time machine, that will transport you back to the golden age of TV. -
Explore the 麻豆社鈥檚 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 麻豆社. -
麻豆社 iPlayer from the Archive
The destination to discover the most distinctive content from the 麻豆社's rich archive. -
Archive on Four
Brilliant stories told using archive from the 麻豆社 and beyond.