Set the scene.
Broadcast Relay Service Malta was established in 1935, the service later familiar as Rediffusion. Its wired sound distribution differs from receiving a wireless radio signal.
Here’s the twist.
The colonial authorities wanted to counter Fascist propaganda from Italy. A household information service also belonged to the political struggles of its period.
Why it still matters.
The company changed its name to Rediffusion Malta in 1955. Keep the original company name and later brand history separate when dating this broadcasting beginning.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.