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The Cultivated Mind

Episode 2 of 5

How effective were Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ efforts to improve the 'public mind' between the two world wars? Did broadcasts foster a 'spiritual democracy'.

The historian of broadcasting, David Hendy, explores the ways in which the electronic media have shaped the modern mind.

How effective were the efforts of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ to improve the 'public mind' between the wars? Did broadcasts such as W.B. Yeats's poetry recitals or E.M. Forster's talks foster ideas of a 'spiritual democracy' and an enlightened citizenry?

Producer: Matt Thompson.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Apr 2011 23:00

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  • Tue 15 Jun 2010 23:00
  • Tue 5 Apr 2011 23:00

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