Reith

Reith
Reith, Lord
(1889-1971) a British ↑administrator who was the first general manager of the ↑BBC (1922-27) and its first ↑director-general (1927-38). He had a great influence on the development of broadcasting in the UK, expected high standards, and believed that radio and television should 'educate, inform and entertain'.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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  • Reith — (John Reith 1889–1971) a Scottish broadcaster who became the first general manager of the BBC. He began his career in industry, but joined the BBC in 1922. During his period as general manager (1927–38) he set high standards in public service… …   Universalium

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  • Reith im Alpbachtal — Reith im Alpbachtal …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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