38/ JUNE 2022 THE RIDER


Group 656 pages Price: $48.00 Cdn • $38 US ISBN: hardcover 9781610397049 • ebook 9781610397056


Like so many of us “of a certain age”


our first memories of entertainment come from children’s programming on the BBC radio, then TV. When I first heard of this historical recounting of the British Broad- casting Corporation story by David Hendy, I knew if would be a big book (it is, coming in at 610 pages plus numerous index and reference pages) and I knew full well I would be transported back to the early 50s when my favourite kiddie’s program on BBC tv was the puppet character Muffin the Mule along with Andy Pandy & Teddy, both part of the “watch with mother” pro- grammes. Later, Dr. Who came along and the rest is history! My mum would love to sing and


THE BBC: A century on the air. By David Hendy Published by Public Affairs/Hachette Book


dance around the house as the Billy Cotton Band Show blared out of the radio in the front room, courtesy of BBC radio – she


was an exhibition ballroom dancer during the latter part of WWII and even danced with the Glenn Miller Orchestra during their concerts for the troops stationed in and around London. I would secretly watch from the doorway as she twirled and swayed to the music throughout the day. Even when we emigrated to Australia in ‘59, the BBC followed us out there, it seemed. The BBC has served as a rare and extraordinary in-


stitution in the UK – a constant source of information, comfort and entertainment through both war and peace, and celebrates its centenary as a rare establishment that continues to serve and provide for people around the world. Yes, 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of BBC’s launch, easily one of the most recognizable “brands” in entertainment and communications in the world. Over the decades it has come under fire for corruption in the front offices, political entanglements and audience loyalty and abandonment. But the beeb is still here…and so are we. Author David Hendy tackled the herculean task of


ducer himself, Hendy is an expert in broadcasting and cul- tural history and was given privileged access to previously unused behind-the-scenes resources to tell the history of an extraordinary institution: the oldest national public broadcaster in the world. In doing so, he presents a broader cultural history of Britain including the wider world of politics, the arts, social change, and everyday life. David Hendy is a writer, broadcaster and professor


of media and communication at the University of Sussex, England. His previous books include Life on Air: a History of Radio Four, which won the 2008 History Today-Long- man Book of the Year Award and was nominated for the Orwell Prize. This book is long, very loooong indeed, but it makes for great summer beach or poolside reading or, if you pre-


David Hendy. Photo credit Tim Stubbings


Andy Pandy and Teddy


Doctor Who


researching its history, its ground-breaking programming as well as uncovering all man- ner of dubious backroom goings on as a mas- ter detective wrestles a cold case into submission; Holmes, Poirot and Miss Marple would be proud of him! A former BBC pro-


Muffin the Mule


fer, a great Christmas present for those who like to cuddle up with some scones and tea in the winter months. Avail- able on Amazon or from your favourite bookstore now.


By Glenda Fordham for The Rider


COMING EVENTS


GREAT - Goshen Ridge Equine Association of Tillsonburg Show Dates: June 12, June 26, July 10, August 14 & September 11. Contact: President Bob Zylstra at 519- 617-3141. Email: goshenridge1214@gmail.com F


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Official Ontario Paint Horse Club 2022 Show dates are: June 18, 19, July 16, 17, September 10, 11 All will be held at Ancaster Fairgrounds. For. more information visit www.ontariopainthorse.ca


ESP Western Dressage ESP Western Dressage/Dressage Shows 2022 June 26: Leslie Kennedy, Aug 14: Janet Keith, Sept 11: Sara Alberni Kirkridge Farm, Lynden On.


Norfolk Saddle Club Tentative show dates for the 2022 season: June 26, July 24, Aug 28th, Aug 7 (Rain date) www.facebook.com/NorfolkSaddleClub


West Niagara Saddle Club 2022 Show dates at the West Niagara Fairgrounds are May 15, June 19, July 17 and August 21. For


more information www.westniagarafair.ca/site/saddle-club


Rusty Gaits Saddle Club Aylmer Fairgrounds June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18 www.rustygaits.ca


Fox Run Horse Shows Sept. 24 - Future Stars Hunter Show, Leg 3 Triple Crown Series. Iron Horse Burlington, Indoors


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Oct. 8 - Equi Cup Jumper Show. Iron Horse Burling- ton, Indoors Oct. 21-23 - Equi Cup Oktoberfest Jumper Show. An- caster Fairgrounds, Indoors. Featuring the Dale Haw- erchuk In Memoriam Jumper Development Classes. For more


information: www.foxruninc.ca, foxrun@foxruninc.ca. Talk/Text (905) 628-3020.


Ontario Barrel Racing Association June 17-19 - Clinton, ON July 16-17 - Dorchester Fairgrounds (NBHA Co- Sanctioned show) *enter through NBHA* July 22-24 - Clinton, ON August 5-7 - Sherwood Farms, ON August 26-28 - Big Oak Farms, Woodslee ON (NBHA Co-Sanctioned show) *enter through OBRA* September 3-5 - Paris Fair, Paris ON (NBHA Co- Sanctioned show) *enter through OBRA* October 14-16 - Grand Slam Finals, Clinton ON For more information visit http://www.obra.ca/


Southern Ontario Combined Training Association June 12 - Foxcroft Equestrian (Millgrove) Sunday July 6 - Foxcroft Equestrian (Millgrove) Wednesday July 20 - Hamilton Hunt (Caledonia) Wednesday August 14 - Sprucehaven Farm (Mt Elgin) Sunday August 24 - Hamilton Hunt (Caledonia) Wednesday September 4 - Sprucehaven Farm (Mt Elgin) Sunday - SOCTA Championship Show. For more information visit https://www.socta.info/


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