Radio Rentals

The story of Radio Rentals

Radio Rentals was a leading British television-rental chain, reflecting the era when many households rented rather than purchased TV sets.

Origins and development

Radio Rentals forms part of the history of British home entertainment rental. The business or brand dates to 1930. Radio Rentals was a leading British television-rental chain, reflecting the era when many households rented rather than purchased TV sets.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Radio Rentals; later Thorn EMI / Granada-linked combinations. A definitive end date for the original retail format has not been confirmed. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.