Remember those pictures of families listening to the ‘wireless’ in the 1940s and 50s? Their wireless was probably tuned into the BBC Light Programme's long-wave 1,500-metrewavelength transmissions.
Well, now long-wave transmissions are to disappear. They are due to fade from the illuminated tuning dials on 31st March 2024.
The BBC and its commercial partners Arqiva (who operate all its radio and television
