We asked you to think of something appropriately witty for this image taken from our article on the BBC at War from the August/September 2022 issue of Military History Matters. Here are the winners.
WINNER:
‘I’ll sing to the buggers they will soon surrender.’ — Antony Ward
RUNNERS-UP:
‘Is it correct to say BBC stands for Berlin Before Christmas?’ — Leslie Quilter
‘At BBC, “WE ONLY TELL THE HOLE TRUTH”’ — Raymond Farreny
Alvar Liddell was my mentor!
And I bet Lord Haw-Haw has got a comfy little seat in an office
So Dad said, “Get a job with the BBC. You’ll be safe tucked up in Broadcasting House.”
The tv licence people are watching you.
Mama always said “one day your big mouth will bury you”.
What did my school yearbook say “most likely to succeed”.
At BBC, “WE ONLY TELL THE HOLE TRUTH”
“And now for something completely different.”
“And now for something completely different”
Hang on, where do I plug this in?
BBC must stand for Bl**dy Big Cannons
Next, a recording by the forces’ sweetheart, Vera Lynn!
“And now for something completely different.”
I’ll sing to the buggers they will soon surrender.
Cutbacks hit the team at ‘Strictly Come Dancing
Is it correct to say BBC stands for Berlin Before Christmas?
There’s been no shooting today, morale seems low, some of the men seem to have given up, this has been Roger Pennyballs at Old Trafford.
What do you mean, where’s my report? Where are my legs?
As the Tory leadership hustings became more heated, the BBC’s political correspondents adopted a new dress code.
I’d be on my feet if I represented the light program!
The BBC Technology Correspondent reports that the new “cost of living” budget Apple phone has a distinct retro feel to it