Defending the WAC: recovering the invisible women of the BBC

Key Points

• The project aims to recover the stories of women at the BBC, focusing on their historical contributions and representation.
• Key insights are drawn from visits to the BBC's Written Archives Centre, where valuable information about women's roles is found.
• The research is anchored in a historical investigation of women's representation at the BBC, aiming to emphasize diversity within its past.
• The project reflects broader efforts to recognize and highlight the important roles that women played in broadcasting history.