ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the nature of the relationship from a historical perspective, and traces the close links between the two from the establishment of radio in the 1930s through to the present day PASOK regime. It emphasises the over-riding continuity of this relationship despite attempts at reform, structural re-organisation and changes of government. The dynamics of the rapidly developing postwar Greek society affected the broadcasting media too. A great number of the progressive plays and discussions, produced by talented people with democratic sympathies, did manage to change the tone, if not the content, of some programmes. During the electoral campaign of 1981 which brought PASOK to power, a cleverly designed poster invariably attracted public attention – and sympathy. The chapter concludes by referring to the approach adopted by the PASOK Government after 1981, and the criticisms levelled by the opposition.
