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.
He first worked as a news writer 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. Following on from Robin Scott, who was the initial controller for the two networks, Muggeridge sought to update the BBC's views on popular music radio.