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One of the legends of factual entertainment broadcasting Dame Joan Bakewell found herself at the centre of the revolution during the mid-sixties when she was unveiled as one of the lead anchors on the BBC's landmark Arts programme 'Late Night Lineup'. Broadcast a staggering 364 days per year Lineup was the first of its kind to celebrate and showcase popular culture and discussed upcoming programmes and themes on the BBC. A pioneer, a trailblazer, and an icon are all adjectives used to describe the legendary Joan Bakewell but it's only in celebrating her remarkable career in this special podcast that we get an insight into just how much of a pioneer she really is.
By Josh BarryOne of the legends of factual entertainment broadcasting Dame Joan Bakewell found herself at the centre of the revolution during the mid-sixties when she was unveiled as one of the lead anchors on the BBC's landmark Arts programme 'Late Night Lineup'. Broadcast a staggering 364 days per year Lineup was the first of its kind to celebrate and showcase popular culture and discussed upcoming programmes and themes on the BBC. A pioneer, a trailblazer, and an icon are all adjectives used to describe the legendary Joan Bakewell but it's only in celebrating her remarkable career in this special podcast that we get an insight into just how much of a pioneer she really is.

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