The Twelfth Book I've Read This Year.

Books This thrilling disquisition on how broadcasting during World War II shaped the BBC has really struck a chord as the same organisation, albeit with much more than a single radio station has entered a similar kind of war footing.  Once again it's getting the government's message across to the public whilst providing the necessary scrutiny when necessary, educating, entertaining and informing.  During the war, the BBC proved its worth and once again, just weeks after it seemed like it was due to be wound up, it's confirming its importance again.

Other elements resonate.  The work of the "black ops" teams filling the continental airwaves with radio stations authentic enough to convince the local population that they could sneak in propaganda and untruths are exactly the tactics employed now by fake news sites, combining standard news with the extravagant conspiracy theory.  There's also a thread throughout about how the BBC's independence is forever under threat and how the people they seek to perlustrate are often also the ones with the capacity to defenestration it.  It's a dense read but comes highly recommended.