Melody acquired; BBC Northampton launches; death of Reith

50 years on from the General Election which led to the beginning of commercial radio;  the ill-fated GB Radio launches in Newport; the death of Lord Reith; Melody acquired by EMAP to become Magic; BBC Radio Northampton launches; Moyles in the Archers - and that broadcast from Dame Nellie Melba, the first broadcast in the World by a celebrity a hundred years ago.

Enjoy the last week in radio history, ending June 19th 2020.  Follow the series by weekly podcast here.