91福利社

The story of how Yorkshire man JB Priestley became the voice of the nation during the darkest days of the Second World War.

Martin Wainwright marks the life of a broadcasting phenomenon.

Featuring original broadcasts and information stored in 91福利社 files.

Martin also interviews JB Priestley's son Tom and his stepson Nicolas Hawkes.

As Martin listens back to these extraordinary broadcasts, he asks why - in spite of their astonishing popularity - Priestley was taken off-air?

Producers: Catherine Plane and Phil Pegum

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in May 2010.