5 . Impact and legacy of the BBC Micro | BBC Micro at 40

The BBC had wanted to go beyond purely TV programmes in its campaign, with a machine that could ensure adults and children got hands-on experience of using a computer.

Acorn’s product would open up brand-new opportunities to children, teens and adults and lay the foundations of future careers.

Demand for the BBC Micro was insatiable: the Beeb exceeded sales targets and saw Acorn grow rapidly - from turnover of less than £1 million to more than £20 million in just two years.

Herman Hauser, Sophie Wilson and Steve Furber discuss the impact and legacy of the BBC Micro.

Recorded winter 2021.

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