The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was launched in 1922 by a consortium of radio manufacturers to provide regular, state-regulated public radio broadcasts across Britain. This establishment marked the beginning of organized broadcasting, aiming to inform and entertain the public while adhering to standards of quality and impartiality. The BBC would go on to play a crucial role in shaping media and communication in the 20th century, influencing public discourse and culture.

The launch of the BBC in 1922 revolutionized the dissemination of literature, allowing modernist poets like T.S. Eliot to reach wider audiences through radio. This revival of the oral tradition reshaped public engagement with poetry, making it more accessible.