Jan. 8, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Experimental ideas are often the ones that cause the biggest changes in the media industry. Former head of applied research, Production, Graham Thomas, pioneered many of those innovations during his 40 years in BBC R&D. From sports graphics and virtual studios to object‑based audio and AI‑driven production, Graham reflects on the 93 years of BBC R&D's impact, the culture that enables long‑term innovation, and why asking the right questions matters as much as answering them.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2009-11-the-ingex-project-an-introduction

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