BBC Arabic (1938-1995): Soft Power or Reithian Practice Abroad?
This article sheds light on the origins and long-term progress of the Arabic Service of the BBC. It is therefore closely concerned with the BBC’s coverage of the particularly sensitive politics of the Middle East since the 1930s and thereby the delicate relationship between the BBC and the British g...
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BBC Arabic (1938-1995): Soft Power or Reithian Practice Abroad? |
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BBC Arabic (1938-1995): Soft Power or Reithian Practice Abroad? |
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Centre de Recherche et d'Etudes en Civilisation Britannique |
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Revue Française de Civilisation Britannique |
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This article sheds light on the origins and long-term progress of the Arabic Service of the BBC. It is therefore closely concerned with the BBC’s coverage of the particularly sensitive politics of the Middle East since the 1930s and thereby the delicate relationship between the BBC and the British government. The article also shows how the BBC managed to make its Arabic Service an integral part of modern Arab culture and how with the help of skilful broadcasters recruited among the Arab diaspora the Service’s programming testifies to a remarkable history of cultural interchange. |
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