John Reith

John Reith

media executive United Kingdom

John Reith was the founding director-general of the BBC and is renowned for his vision of public broadcasting, which emphasized the mission to 'inform, educate and entertain,' setting the foundation for modern public service media.

Born on Jul 20, 1889 (135 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: John Reith is known as the 'Father of the BBC' for his conception of its mission to inform, educate, and entertain. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Would a united Ireland really say goodbye to the BBC? – The Irish Times