THE beginning of radio broadcasting by the BBC in 1923 had an enormous impact on the lives of people in Britain.

Now families would gather round the radio set listening to their favourite programmes and as time went on the stars of the radio were born.

The initial aim of the BBC, as expressed by the first managing director, Lord Reith, was to inform and educate as well as to entertain.

Information, in the form of the News bulletins, was eagerly awaited, especially during the Second World War, but the variety of entertainment offered soon made listening a must.

Radio Days, Wellington Operatic Society’s November show, takes a nostalgic look at the heyday of radio, from its inception right through to the era of the Pirate Radio stations and the start of Radio 1 with a mixture of music, dance and sketches.

Devised and directed by Rebecca Beard with choreography by Ashleigh Payne, the show promises to provide an entertaining evening for the whole family.

The show is on stage at The Arts Centre in Eight Acre Lane, at 7.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, November 10-14, with a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets priced £7 will be on sale at the Box Office, Nurtured by Nature in South Street, from Saturday, October 24, while phone bookings can be made on 01823 663597.