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Sir '''John Reith''' was the Director of the [[British Broadcasting Corporation]] in [[1936]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'') | Sir '''John Reith''' was the Director of the [[British Broadcasting Corporation]] in [[1936]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'') | ||
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== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
The [[BBC]] ''[[Roblox]]'' crossover game ''[[Wonder Chase (video game)|Wonder Chase]]'' was originally published by "[[The BBC Official|Reithers]]", a group created by user "[https://www.roblox.com/users/5274360683/profile Reith1922]". This was in reference to | The [[BBC]] ''[[Roblox]]'' crossover game ''[[Wonder Chase (video game)|Wonder Chase]]'' was originally published by "[[The BBC Official|Reithers]]", a group created by user "[https://www.roblox.com/users/5274360683/profile Reith1922]". This was in reference to Lord Reith, who began working for the BBC in 1922. | ||
Upon announcing the game, the group was renamed "The BBC Official". The John Reith-inspired names were presumably used to disguise official BBC involvement. | Upon announcing the game, the group was renamed "The BBC Official". The John Reith-inspired names were presumably used to disguise official BBC involvement. | ||
