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Creully Chateau BBC Radio Studio Normandy
The BBC set up its studio here on 19 June and it was used by American, Canadian and French broadcasters. The broadcasts went to the General Forces Progtamme, the Home Serice and on short wave to the Pacific & Africa
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This evocative photograph captures the historic Creully Chateau in Normandy, France, transformed into a bustling BBC Radio studio during the summer of 1944. The image bears witness to a pivotal moment in broadcasting history, as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) set up temporary operations here on June 19, following the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. The chateau's grand halls and ornate interiors provided the perfect backdrop for the makeshift studio, which was used by American, Canadian, and French broadcasters. The BBC's presence in Creully allowed for the transmission of news and programming to the General Forces Programme, the Home Service, and even on short wave to the Pacific and Africa. The photograph showcases a sense of determination and resilience, as the BBC and its collaborators worked tirelessly to bring vital information to the troops and civilians on the front lines and beyond. The makeshift studio's presence in the heart of Normandy underscores the importance of communication during wartime and the role that radio played in connecting people across vast distances. The Creully Chateau BBC Radio Studio stands as a testament to the enduring power of broadcasting and the human spirit, as it brought comfort, connection, and vital information to those who needed it most during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty.
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