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The BBC’s Board ensures that we deliver our mission and
public purposes which are set out in the Charter. The Executive
Committee is responsible for day-to-day management. We
are regulated by Ofcom.
A consortium of top wireless manufactures, including Marconi
created the British Broadcasting Company- the BBC's original
name- on October 18, 1922.
On November 14, 1922 the BBC started transmitting ever day
from its 2LO studio in the Strand area of London. By the
conclusion of 1922, Scottish engineer John Reith, age 33, was
chosen to lead the BBC

We're impartial and independent and every day we create distinctive, world-
class programmes and content which informs, educates and entertains
millions of people in the UK and throughout the world. This is done across a
selection of television services, including the most-watched channel in the
Uk, BBB One, the first-ever youth service available entirely online, BBC
Three, and our multi-award-winning kids' channel, in addition to national and
regional television shows and services in England, Scotland, Northern
Ireland and Wales.
There are ten radio networks in the UK that broadcast the best live music in
the country in addition to spoken radio that informs, educates, and
entertains. A priceless and distinctive service is offered to listeners
throughout the UK by our 39 local radio stations spread over England and
the Channel Islands, as well as two national radio services in Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland each. Our online content offerings, which
include BBC News, Sport, Weather, CBBC and CBeebies, as well as
IPlayer, BBC Sounds, BBC Red Button, and our sizable archive.
BBC World Service broadcasts in more than 40 languages on television,
radio, and online. The BBC was established by royal charter, and UK
households pay licence fee to support it. Our responsibility is to carry out our
mission and advance our public objectives. Our commercial operations,
which include the BBC's award-winning production firm and premier

1920s
• November 1922- 2LO launched-
Once many amateur radio stations were shut down, the BBC
launched its first daily radio service in London, 2LO. Following
much debate, news was provided by an agency, and only a few
hours of music, drama and talks were broadcast each day. It
didn’t take long for radio to be audible all over the country.
• December 1922- John Reith appointed-
On December 14th,1922, John Charles Walsham Reith, age 33,
was appointed General Manager of the BBC. There were no
fixed principles, criteria or goals to direct him. He started
organising, testing and creating right away and thanks to Peter
Eckersley, his newly hired chief engineer, the service started to
grow.
• September 1923- Radio Times’ first edition-
The few programmes that were available were listed in the first
edition of The Radio Times. Also, it offered guidance for those
interested in making radios as well as numerous advertising for
the newest radio reception equipment from the building radio
sector. It was to grow to be one of the most widely read listing
publication in the world.

1920s
• February 1924- the Pips first heard-
The six electronically generated “pips” that serve as the Greenwich Time Signals
have been used on BBC radio since 1924. They were developed by Sir Frank
Watson Dyson, a Royal Astronomer, and John Reith the BBC Director General.
The six short “pips” were created to precisely signal the beginning of each hour on
BBC radio. Today, BBC Radio 4 and other BBC networks broadcast the GTS.
Other nations have time signals based on the same idea.
• January 1927- British Broadcasting Corporation established-
The British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC, was formed by royal charter. First
Director-General is Sir John Reith. The BBC's goals, privileges, and
responsibilities were outlined in the Charter. It primarily focuses on broad
policy matters, with the Director-General and senior staff in charge of the
specific implementation of that policy.
• November 1929- John Logie Baird tests television-
John Logie Baird broadcast some of his initial experimental television broadcasts
from studios close to Covent Garden in London using BBC frequencies. Images
were mechanically produced in black and white with a definition of just 30 lines
using a scanning disc.

1930s
• May 1932 - Broadcasting House opens-
The BBC needed to find a new location because its Savoy Hill
studios were no longer adequate. The BBC hired a custom
construction centre rather than converting another existing structure.
It was one of only two at the time in Europe. Prominent modernist
architects and designers were hired, and the structure combines
functionalist and art deco elements.
• December 1932 - King George V addresses the Empire-
The first British king to make a radio broadcast was King George V.
The historic event was utilised to launch the BBC Empire Service, the
predecessor to the current BBC World Service, and the King's voice
was simultaneously heard for the first time by millions of people.
• 1934 - The 'Type A' Microphone-
The BBC collaborated with the Marconi firm to create its own type
since in the 1930s, commercially available microphones were
prohibitively expensive. The "Type A," which the BBC developed and
improved throughout time, is now a staple of historical dramas and
movies.

1930s
• November 1936 - The BBC Television Service opens-
The BBC was the first broadcaster to regularly offer "high definition"
television in the entire world. Programs including theatre, sport,
outside broadcasts, and cartoons were all offered, although not for
very long. The start of World War II in 1939 abruptly ended all
programmes.
• May 1937 - The BBC’s first television outside broadcast-
The BBC sent cameras to the Coronation of King George VI after just
six months of regular TV broadcasts. These photos were captured on
a television screen at the house of a Marconi Company employee
because recording equipment was nonexistent at the time.
• January 1938 - First foreign language broadcast – Arabic-
The voice of the BBC's first broadcast in a foreign language was
provided by announcer Ahmad Kamal Sourour Effendi, who was
hired from the Egyptian radio service. Given that Effendi was one of
the most adored presenters in the Arab world, his addition instantly
increased the service's popularity.

1940s
• January 1942 - Desert Island Discs-
Roy Plomley created Desert Island Discs, presenting the first programme on
January 29, 1942. It was recorded in the bomb-damaged Maida Vale Studios two
days previously with comic Vic Oliver. The show's straightforward structure, which
allows for occasionally illuminating interviews, has always been a major factor in
its success. Early programmes, however, were scripted to adhere to restrictions
throughout the war.
• October 1946 - Woman's Hour-
The first women-specific radio show was called Woman's Hour. The series has
always been unafraid to address complex topics affecting women. Politics and
women's citizenship continued to be heavily highlighted even after the first few
editions. Managers at the BBC began to freak out in 1947 at the thought of
discussing the menopause. From the 1960s, topics like "keeping house" and child
care were less frequently discussed.
• October 1946 - For the Children-
After the war, a groundbreaking children's television service was launched, and
Muffin the Mule was among its first big hits. Annette Mills played the piano to
accompany Muffin's charming puppet antics. The pair's performance, which ran
for nine years, was broadcast from the BBC's brand-new Lime Grove television
facilities as the first children's programme.

1940s
• January 1948 - News comes to the Television Service-
The need for a specialised news service emerged as television
popularity expanded. In a series of brief reports that were filmed and
spoken by renowned commentator John Snagge, BBC Newsreel
gave viewers a snapshot of the day's happenings.
• London 1948 - The first televised Olympic Games-
In 1948, there were only about 100,000 televisions in UK homes, but
the BBC broadcast 68.5 hours of live Olympic coverage. The majority
of viewers used screens that were roughly 25 by 20 centimetres in
size. This was the BBC's most technologically sophisticated outside
transmission at the time.
• July 1949 - A first for the weather-
Regular TV weather forecasts, which had been started immediately
before World War II and abandoned, were restarted in July 1949.
These were charts with an unreal voice reading the weather report.
When a Met officer read the map out loud in January 1954, the
contemporary format underwent a significant alteration. The first
"weatherman" for the BBC was George Cowling.

1950s
• May 1950 - The Archers-
The Archers, the longest-running soap opera in history, takes place in and around
the made-up rural community of Ambridge. It was first aired on the Midlands
Home Service as an experimental series to encourage healthy farming practises.
On June 2, the experiment came to a conclusion. After that, it was televised
throughout the UK and turned into a tradition.
• October 1950 - Democracy on TV-
The Woolton Committee initially discussed live transmission of Parliament in
1944. By 1949, detailed broadcasts of the day's events were routine on the
national radio. Although the public was unable to watch it, an experiment to
televise live debate from the Commons was deemed successful. TV did not begin
broadcasting regular live events until November 1989.
• 1952 - VERA - The British video recorder that never was-
The BBC created the Vision Electronic Recording Apparatus, sometimes known
as V.E.R.A., between 1952 and 1968. This was a misconception that was created
by the BBC because of how heavily it promoted the system despite how clearly
inferior it was to alternatives. ITV began using the commercially successful
American Ampex apparatus in May 1957.

1950s
• June 1953 - The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II-
A coronation moment was witnessed in real time for the first time
ever! This incident altered television history and increased demand
for black and white televisions. Across Europe, more than 20 million
people watched the event, many of whom gathered in front of friends'
and neighbours' TVs.
• April 1958 - The Radiophonic Workshop is established-
Located in the storied Room 13 of Maida Vale Studios, it produced
noises using a frequently odd assortment of materials. One of the
most important impacts on electronic music in the 20th century was
The Radiophonic Workshop, which produced distinctively memorable
electronic sounds like the Doctor Who theme music.
• October 1958 - Blue Peter starts its 50 year run-
Blue Peter has impacted many generations of kids over the course of
its more than 50-year run and is still going strong. With its daring
presenters and endearing dogs, its in-studio "makes" and charitable
appeals, it sincerely interacted with the lives and interests of younger
viewers. The show is now broadcast from brand-new studios in
Manchester's Salford Quays.

1960s
• June 1960 - Television Centre opens-
The BBC Television Centre was the world's first purpose-built
television production facility, and it was created by Graham Dawbarn.
The structure was copied in many nations and is recognised as a
symbol of broadcasting. Many productions have been produced
there, including Strictly Come Dancing, Monty Python's Flying Circus,
and Fawlty Towers.
• November 1963 - First episode of Doctor Who-
When a new science fiction series was suggested by the BBC's head
of drama Sydney Newman, videotape had only been in use for seven
years. The initial producer of Doctor Who, Verity Lambert, was quick
to take advantage of the incredible effects the format could offer. One
of the most popular science fiction series of all time is still Doctor
Who.
• January 1967 - The Forsyte Saga-
The 26-episode Galsworthy novel adaption revolutionised costume
drama. Social life ceased on Sunday nights when The Saga was
aired. Dinner parties were planned around it, and several churches
postponed their evening session so that churchgoers could watch.

1960s
• June 1967 - Our World-
The BBC had been receiving images through satellite from the
States via Telstar since 1962. Before the end of the 1960s, it was
impossible to connect the entire globe for a live satellite
transmission. The first broadcaster to attempt such a programme
was the BBC. Live, non-political contributions from member nations
made up Our World. For its contribution, the BBC hired the Beatles
to sing All You Need is Love.
• July 1967 - BBC TWO - the first full colour TV service in
Europe-
Although there were a few colour programmes available on BBC Two
as early as 1966, a comprehensive colour service wasn't introduced
until 1967. The new service's opening programme featured
Wimbledon tennis. By the time the Channel Islands joined the
system in 1976, the colour network had been fully established. By
1969, colour had been added to BBC ONE and ITV.
• September 1967 - Radio 1 goes live-
The BBC developed Radio 1 in response to the government's
prohibition on pirate radio stations in order to address the growing
demand from the youth market. The Move's Flowers In The Rain was
the first song aired, and Tony Blackburn served as the station's first
DJ. Daily Disc Delivery was the station's debut programme.

1970s
• January 1970 - The Open University goes on air-
A long-lasting collaboration between The BBC and The Open
University revolutionised access to higher education. After Prime
Minister Harold Wilson's intention to broaden access to education in
the 1960s, this occurred. An worldwide standard for distance
learning, the mix of early morning and late night broadcasts with
textual content.
• April 1972 - The first children's TV news bulletin-
To avoid giving youngsters the impression that he is a teacher, John
Craven was chosen to host the broadcast while sitting in front of the
desk rather than behind it. The first consistent effort to provide kids
with a news source they could identify with was Newsround. It broke
the tales of the 1986 loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger and the
attempted murder of Pope John Paul II.
• April 1974 - The Family - the first 'fly-on-the-wall'
documentary-
This innovative programme successfully portrayed the conflicts and
humour of typical family life in the Wilkins household. It explored
contentious topics of class, racism, and manners in 1970s England
and was the first instance of "reality TV" in which cameras were used
to merely record normal life without conducting direct interviews.

1970s
• September 1974 - CEEFAX – a step toward the digital
world-
CEEFAX (derived from "see-facts") was the first teletext
service in the world and was initially created by BBC
engineers to give subtitles for the hearing-impaired. It
covered a wide range of topics, including news, weather,
and sports. In October 2012, CEEFAX eventually stopped
operating, however other broadcasters' teletext services are
still available and well-liked, especially in the Northern
countries.
• January 1979 - Life On Earth – the nation is hooked-
Although there had been natural history shows before, the
genre didn't really take off until David Attenborough began
this mammoth series. The 13-episode first season of the
show showcased the beauty of photography and intimate
dialogue to reveal living throughout the world.

1980s
• July 1981 - The Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
Spencer-
The wedding of Charles and Diana was the most watched television
event ever, with an estimated 750 million people watching it
worldwide. It was one of the BBC's largest outside broadcasts of the
decade, consisting with memorable and iconic events that left their
impression on a generation.
• January 1982 - The BBC Microcomputer is launched-
A generation of children and teenagers were motivated to use
computers by the BBC Micro. Also, it promoted the global new media
and video game industries. The government's support and its own
special series on BBC Two contributed to the computer's popularity
and its quick adoption in households and classrooms.
• January 1983 - Breakfast Time – the UK's first breakfast TV
service-
Breakfast Time, hosted by Frank Bough, Selina Scott, and
weatherman Francis Wilson, debuted before ITV's breakfast service,
forever altering TV schedules. When the BBC debuted a light show
that was couch-based and focused on studio guests, fitness,
horoscopes, and news headlines, it astonished its rival.

1980s
• February 1985 - EastEnders - the BBC's most
watched programme-
Within 8 months of its debut, one of Britain's most popular
television soap operas ranked first in the ratings and has
since continuously remained in the top 5 shows. Den Watts
serving divorce papers to Angie on the Christmas Day, 1986
episode attracted a record-breaking 30 million viewers. To
create a permanent set for the series, the BBC purchased a
portion of the former ATV studios at Elstree.
• July 1985 - Live Aid - a new global campaign
phenomenon-
Live Aid was founded as a result of BBC TWO's Live Aid -
Against All Odds. Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organised the
multi-location rock performance Live Aid to raise money for
famine relief in Ethiopia. With an estimated 400 million
viewers following the live broadcast from 60 different
countries, it was one of the biggest satellite link-ups and
television broadcasts ever.

1990s
• September 1995 - DAB gets the green light-
DAB was widely promoted by the BBC, and as a
result, it caught on in the UK more quickly than it did
elsewhere in Europe. Most of the infrastructure and
technology needed to make DAB possible were
given by BBC Research and Development. Other
advantages include interference-free quality and
extra programme information.
• November 1997 - The BBC News 24 Channel-
The second 24-hour news service in Britain, BBC
News 24 was the first rolling TV news programme to
be produced by the BBC. The channel, which is now
accessible on a variety of digital platforms, continues
to get praise for its incisive reporting and
investigations.

1990s
• December 1997 - bbc.co.uk is launched-
The actual potential of the internet for public service
broadcasting was quickly recognised by Lord Birt, who was
the Director-General of the BBC at the time. In order to
determine how the BBC should position itself in the nascent
internet world, he solicited the opinions of young people
employed by the Corporation. After visiting Silicon Valley in
the US, he drafted the design for BBC Online.
• September 1998 - The first BBC digital TV channel-
BBC Choice featured wider coverage of music and sporting
events in addition to the BBC's first daily sports show. The
regular behind-the-scenes shows that provided an inside
look at the production of several BBC TV shows were a
major draw. In the end, the channel changed into BBC
Three in 2003. On the BBC and Red Button, digital also
offered 16:9 widescreen content for the first time.

2000s
• May 2004 - Come Dancing returns as 'Strictly’-
The original Come Dancing ran from 1949 to 1998, but it wasn't until
2004's Strictly Come Dancing revival that it attained cult status.
Millions of people have watched as well-known celebrities were
forced out of their comfort zones and went through a difficult
selection and competition procedure.
• July 2007 - BBC iPlayer – see what you want when you want-
The ability to watch entire TV shows online was made possible by
the middle of the 2000s. The BBC iPlayer is an adjunct to traditional
TV viewing and was created by BBC programmers as a
straightforward way to catch up on missed episodes without having
to pay a separate charge.
• September 2007 - BBC Pacific Quay opens-
Gordon Brown, who was the then-Prime Minister, officially declared
BBC Pacific Quay open. It is where BBC Scotland is based and was
the organization's first entirely digital hub. The new structure serves
as a dynamic broadcasting hub and a benchmark for cutting-edge
digital technology and production techniques used in TV, radio, and
online media. This is where all of BBC Scotland's national broadcast
content, including the well-known Reporting Scotland and
Sportscene, is produced.

2000s
• March 2008 - BBC Arabic and BBC Persian
Television – a new way forward-
The BBC World Service drastically changed its
attention to the Arab and Persian countries as the
number of people listening to shortwave radio
dwindled. While BBC Persian Television
concentrated on youth and current issues, BBC
Arabic Television offered a reliable news service.
• November 2008 - Red Button - extends
television viewing-
BBC Red Button, which replaced the former BBCi
services, got its name from the red button that
viewers pressed on their TV remote controls to
choose the service. The options now available
include video on demand, quizzes, and programme
background information, to name a few.

2010s
• September 2010 - Super Hi-Vision (SHV) trialled-
The first transmission of Super Hi-Vision (SHV) images, which had
4000 lines of picture data, took place from BBC studios in London to
Tokyo. The BBC warmly supported the NHK-developed system when
it was used to broadcast selected Olympic events in SHV on a huge
screen at the BBC Radio Theatre during the London 2012 Olympic
Games. Many feel that observing a SHV broadcast is identical to
attending a live event.
• July 2011 - 3D tennis - Wimbledon sees another 'first’-
The men's and women's singles finals were broadcast live in 3D for
the first time in the UK to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the
Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Regardless of the digital TV
service provider they chose, everyone with a 3D TV and access to
HD channels could watch the free-to-air broadcast on the BBC HD
channel.
• August 2012 - London 2012 - The Digital Olympics-
A record-breaking 55 million global browsers visited BBC Sport
online, making it the BBC's most successful online event ever.
London 2012 became the first entirely digital Games as a result. With
over 51.9 million people in the UK, this mirrored the BBC's record
Olympic TV reach.

2010s
• October 2012 - Audio enters another dimension-
A new dedicated home for BBC radio has been introduced called BBC Radio Player. With
BBC iPlayer Radio, which is accessible on a variety of platforms, you may use a
smartphone app to listen while on the go and wake up to your preferred BBC station. It
delivers a new radio experience across Computer, mobile, and tablet platforms together
with the complete range of BBC content. With access to on-demand content, snippets,
movies, and downloads, you can catch up whenever you want.
• December 2012 - Connected Red Button-
A new service from the BBC called BBC Connected Red Button effortlessly integrates TV,
radio, and the internet on the living room TV. You can get a tonne of extra content from your
preferred news, sports, and entertainment programmes thanks to this service. Audiences
can access Connected Red Button right now on cable TV with an internet connection, and it
will expand out to additional internet-connected TVs in 2013 and 2014.

References
• https://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/timelines/1940s/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc

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