Beaty Rubens

Beaty Rubens, an author and former BBC radio producer, dives into the transformative power of radio in British homes from 1922 to 1939. She shares touching stories about how families connected over their radios, shaping dynamics between generations and genders. Rubens highlights radio's pivotal role during the 1926 general strike and its influence on women's evolving roles in society. As contemporary audio consumption evolves, she reflects on radio's journey from beloved companion to a crucial source of news and community engagement.