Tape and Splicing Block from BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- steel (metal) , wood (unidentified) , cardboard and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/1
- type:
- sound device
BBC Radiophonic Workshop Items
- Made:
- 1963-1993
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License"Crystal Palace" capacitive fader designed by Dave Young, 1967
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Beater
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Beater
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Lampshade used as a sound source by Delia Derbyshire for "Blue
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
"Crystal Palace" capacitive fader designed by Dave Young, 1967
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plastic Swannee Whistle
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hand bell
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
"Crystal Palace" capacitive fader designed by Dave Young, 1967
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Mijwiz, twin reed musical instrument
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plastic Ocarina
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plastic Ocarina
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Lampshade used as a sound source by Delia Derbyshire for "Blue
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tape splicing black with tape and razor blade
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Mijwiz, twin reed musical instrument
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tape guide with stand, labelled "do not fiddle with"
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Beater
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tambourine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tape guide with stand, labelled "do not fiddle with"
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Beater
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plastic Swannee Whistle
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hand bell
Science Museum Group Collection
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Items from the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop, 1963-1993. Three boxes containing various musical instruments, drumsticks, bells, gongs, recorders, etc. Plus tape splicing items & contact microphone used in the Radiophonic Workshop. There is a Fortiphone device and mouthpiece in its original box, but the model number is not clear. This is a fascinating instrument which, using a false upper palate, fitted with a transistor buzzer, takes over the duties of the human larynx. Sound produced by the buzzer or artificial voice is modulated by the movement of the lips and mouth, producing clearly intelligible words. It was originally designed by a dental surgeon.
The BBC Radiophonic Workshop was one of the sound effects units of the BBC, created in 1958 to produce incidental sounds and new music for radio and, later, television. The unit is known for its experimental and pioneering work in electronic music and music technology, as well as its popular scores for programs such as Doctor Who and Quatermass and the Pit during the 1950s and 1960s.
The original Radiophonic Workshop was based in the BBC's Maida Vale Studios in Delaware Road, Maida Vale, London. The Workshop was closed in March 1998, although much of its traditional work had already been outsourced by 1995. Its members included Daphne Oram, Delia Derbyshire, David Cain, John Baker, Paddy Kingsland, Glynis Jones, Maddalena Fagandini and Richard Yeoman-Clark.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), textile, plastic (unidentified) and electrical component
- type:
- radiophonic equipment
Parts
Splicing Block from BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/1/1
- type:
- splicing block
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/1
Splicing Tape from BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/1/2
- type:
- splicing tape
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/1
Splicing Tape from BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/1/3
- type:
- splicing tape
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/1
Razor blade from BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/1/4
- type:
- razor blade
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/1
Mijwiz musical instrument used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- horn , wood (unidentified) , cotton (thread) , wool (thread) and leather
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/2
- type:
- aerophone
Swannee Whistle from BBC's Radiophonic Workshop
Ocarina used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Tambourine used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) , steel (metal) and skin (untanned)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/5
- type:
- tambourine
Beater from BBC's Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) , textile and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/6
- type:
- percussion beater
Tape guide without stand used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Lampshade used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- steel (metal) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and paint
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/8
- type:
- lampshade
‘Crystal Palace’ Capacitive Fader used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) , steel (metal) and electrical components
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/9
- type:
- sound device
Hand Bell used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Tape guide used in BBC Radiophonic workshop
Splicing tape used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/12
- type:
- tape
Splicing tape used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/13
- type:
- tape
Drumstick used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Drumstick used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Accusound microphone used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/16
- type:
- microphone
Metal Cylinder used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Tuning peg used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Metal chain used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Metal washer used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Metal clamp used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Guitar Capo used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) , rubber (unidentified) and fibre (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/22
- type:
- accessory
Bass guitar string used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Electric bell on wooden base with kettle whistle, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) , wood (unidentified) and electronic components
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/24
- type:
- sound device
Metal electric bell cover used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Morse key on wooden base used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) , wood (unidentified) , textile and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/26
- type:
- sound device
Artificial aid to speech by Fortiphone
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/27
Artificial aid to speech by Fortiphone
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) , electronic components and metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/27/1
- type:
- sound device
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/27
Box for artificial aid to speech by Fortiphone
- Materials:
- cardboard and paper (fibre product)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/27/2
- type:
- box - container
- Part of:
- 2012-5118/242/27
Brass Bell Cover used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Mallet head used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and textile
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/30
Percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and textile
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/31
Percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- rubber (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/32
Percussion mallet with yarn head used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- fibre (unidentified) and plastic (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/33
Percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- rubber (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/34
Percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- fibre (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/35
Small percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/36
Small percussion mallet used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and rubber (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/242/37
Penny whistle/recorder used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Triangle musical instrument used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Clave used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Clave used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Chopstick used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Bell cover used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Metal discs on wire used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Small gong used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Guitar strings and finger cymbals used in BBC Radiophonic Workshop
