He first worked as a reporter for the Liverpool Post, joining the BBC in 1956 as a radio producer. He was appointed as controller of Radio 1 & 2 in February 1969. Following on from Robin Scott the first Controller for the two networks, Muggeridge tried to up-date the BBC's thinking on pop music radio.
Muggeridge began his career as a reporter for the Liverpool Post before joining the BBC in 1956 as a radio producer. He was appointed controller of Radio 1 & 2 in February 1969, succeeding Robin Scott. In an effort to update the BBC's approach to pop music radio, Muggeridge took over from Scott.