Radio Times

Radio Times magazine is the UK's number one quality entertainment guide, helping readers to find the best TV, radio, streaming content, podcasts, and films, each week. With unparalleled access to the biggest names in entertainment, combined with journalism from the best writers in broadcasting, incisive criticism, exclusive features, and original photo shoots, the magazine makes headlines every week. The comprehensive, easy-to-use listings cover over 100 channels. And the daily recommendations written by Radio Times’ TV experts help uncover the best things to watch and listen to on the small screen, including streaming services such as; BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All4, Apple +, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ , Britbox, Acorn and many more. If you enjoy radio, you will also find full national radio listings including Scotland, Wales, N Ireland and local English radio plus podcasts. Plus, a puzzles section, the unique letters pages, latest books reviews, travel guides and money advice. It not only makes Radio Times an indispensable weekly read but the absolute must guide to home entertainment.

Radio Times

RT goes to war • When the Second World War began in September 1939, it was up to BBC Radio – and Radio Times – to keep the British public informed and entertained

1939 Before the storm • In the weeks leading up to the declaration of war, Radio Times produced its usual fun and colourful front covers. However, that would soon change…

Ready for anything • The threat of war with Germany had been in the air for months, so it was no surprise that when the declaration of war finally came, the BBC’s plans to continue broadcasting during the conflict were already in place…

1940 Star attractions • As the calendar turned to January 1940, Arthur Askey, Robert Donat and a range of sports were lined up to entertain listeners. Look closer at these covers and you’ll also see appearances from Will Fyffe, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, George Formby and Mother Goose…

‘How to bring Britain to its knees..? Destroy Radio Times!’

For the troops • With the British Expeditionary Force stationed in France awaiting action, in 1940 Radio Times began printing alternative editions for the BEF at a price of 1.50 francs. The covers often featured photographs of the glamorous female stars of the day like Hi, Gang!’s Bebe Daniels, Elizabeth Allan and the original Eliza Doolittle, Wendy Hiller.

1941 In the face of adversity • As war spread around the world, the British public inured itself to rationing, blackouts and the Blitz. The BBC provided information and diversions – all covered by Radio Times…

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