Reference
MCC/MED/2/25
Title
Broadcasting, 1936-1938
Date
1936-07-21 - 1938-07-21
Level of description
file
Extent
Part of
Scope and Content
Correspondence and memoranda relating to broadcasts by the BBC at Lord's, compiled by Colonel R S Rait Kerr, MCC Secretary. Includes requests by the BBC to broadcast radio commentary of the MCC vs. New Zealanders match in 1937, list of suggested broadcasts from Lord's in 1937, request for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to broadcast coverage of the Australian tour of England in 1938, arrangements for the BBC to televise the England vs. Australia Test match at Lord's in 1938 (the first time a cricket match had been televised).
Associations
Subject
Institution name
Marylebone Cricket Club
Conditions governing access
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