Reference code
RAA/SEC/6/41/1
Title
J. C. W. Reith, Director General, The British Broadcasting Corporation, Savoy Hill, London, W.C.2, to W. R. M. Lamb
Date
19 May 1930
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1p.
Previous reference codes
604, RAC 3, RE 1
Historical Background
The Secretary had been instructed at a meeting of the Council of 6 May 1930 to protest formally to the BBC over disparaging remarks on the exhibition, which had been broadcast on the evening of the private view day. Reith's reply was read at the meeting of 20 May 1930, and a resolution passed to invite
Sir Francis Newbolt to broadcast in accordance with the BBC's suggestion.
Content Description
Issuing an unreserved apology on behalf of the BBC board of governors for broadcasting an attack on the RA [by
Harold Nicholson], and inviting the Academy to participate in the broadcast of an informal discussion on art.
Associated Material
Text of Newbolt's broadcast talk: RAA/SEC/6/41/1.