BBC Radio Leicester - Digging Out the Past, 1979-1989

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA34
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1979-1989
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 98 open reel tapes

Scope and Content

Digging out the past' was a radio series produced and presented by Alan McWhirr on the topic of archaeology and local history, and broadcast on BBC Radio Leicester from 1979-1989. The last episode in the collection is from May 1989, although this does not seem to be the final episode of the series. The collection is deposited with ROLLR on behalf of the East Midlands Oral History Archive.

Administrative / Biographical History

BBC Radio Leicester went on air on 8 November 1967. The station was the pioneer in the BBC's experimental local radio network. Alan McWhirr (1937-2010) was a teacher and lecturer who mainly worked in Leicestershire, but who also directed archaeological work in Cirencester from 1965 until the mid-1970s. He wrote many articles and books, edited magazines, and made a huge contribution to local archaeology and historical heritage. He presented 'Digging Out the Past' on BBC Radio Leicester between 1979 and 1989.

Access Information

Available for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Open reel tape

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: BBC

Related Material

Cue sheets which include basic recording information held with the collection at ROLLR.