Access has been similarly restricted to the recordings archive. The bottom line is that this and many other fundamental changes made to other areas of the BBC (Sounds, for instance) is to make money as a direct instruction from the DG. It’s very sad.
Calling historians and researchers. The BBC Written Archives Centre has changed its access rules without consultation. This means an end to proper independent research into the BBC's rich history. 178 have already signed the open letter. Please join the campaign:
Open letter BBC Written Archives - August 2025
Join the campaign to protect the future of independent research at the BBC Written Archives Centre The following text is an open letter expressing the concern of historians and researchers about chan...
