British Broadcasting Act 1927

The British Broadcasting Act of 1927 established the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a public corporation responsible for radio broadcasting in the UK. It created a framework to ensure the BBC operated independently, serving the public interest rather than commercial interests. The Act set out the BBC's structure, funding, and responsibilities, emphasizing its role in providing impartial and high-quality programming. It marked the start of statutory regulation for broadcasting, aiming to promote national unity, education, and information dissemination through publicly funded radio services.