The Queen has been making Christmas Day broadcasts since the death of her father, King George VI, in February 1952. As well as following a religious framework, her address always reflects the events of the past year and her own experiences. And, as well as being part of the British and Commonwealth heritage, how the message is delivered shows the evolution of broadcast technology. On Christmas Day 2013, TechRadar published my tech timeline of the Christmas message, which you can read here.
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