The BBC Micro Britain's Forgotten Computer Revolution (1983)

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The BBC Micro Britain's Forgotten Computer Revolution (1983)

Step back to 1983 and the iconic BBC Micro: the beige classroom computer that taught Britain to code.

We revisit the BBC Computer Literacy Project, the battle with Sinclair, and why Acorn’s Model B became the standard in UK schools. From BBC BASIC and Granny’s Garden to Elite, this machine turned kids into creators.

Then comes the twist: Acorn’s ARM processor, born in the Archimedes, now powers iPhones, Androids, tablets and smart devices worldwide. If you remember the startup beep and red function keys, this is your history.

Discover how a school computer sparked Britain’s tech talent and changed computing.

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The BBC Micro Britain's Forgotten Computer Revolution (1983)

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