The Epilogue

[1] It was a non-denominational talk on a reflective theme usually delivered by a Christian minister or priest in a straight to-camera format.

Originally the programme consisted of themed Bible readings but later hymns were added for listeners at home to join in with.

At this time the BBC's Sunday radio broadcasts were restricted to programmes that were regarded as inoffensive and appropriate to the Sabbath, and in this area The Epilogue stood out and was greatly appreciated by its listeners.

Two years later in 1928 the BBC could report that the Sunday Epilogue was "the most popular single item in all the programmes".

However, during World War II the BBC moved much of its operations out of London to Bedford where the BBC Epilogue was transmitted live on the Home Service and Forces Programme at the end of each day's radio programmes at about 10.30pm.