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It is quite fun, every 25 years or so, to be reminded of moments from BBC history.

As its centenary (14th November 1922) loomed, I dug out my shiny, gold vinyl double album from 1972, when Auntie was a mere 50. Readers who own a copy will know how priceless this is, starting with ‘Two Emma Toe - Writtle calling!’ and ending with Lord Reith's memorial

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