The BBC Story
Farewell to an iconic building. BBC World Service, in its 80th year, will start broadcasting from a state-of-the-art complex next to Broadcasting House. Celebrate the passing of an iconic building, and look forward to a new future for the BBC World Service.
Capture BBC broadcast history through its great moments. And tell us what they mean to you...
Go on the pioneering journey of the BBC… from John Reith's groundbreaking vision of public service broadcasting in 1922 to the latest innovations.
Explore our story through iconic buildings and objects. Includes video tours of Broadcasting House and Television Centre, and details of broadcast-related exhibitions.
Find out more about key themes, from BBC branding to editorial independence. Plus suggestions for further reading.
Fascinating Fact: Which innovative comedy show launched itself on an unsuspecting nation with the words 'And now for something completely different'?
Monty Python, which began in 1969 and ran for over 45 episodes, as well as many film and theatre spin-offs.
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Monty Python, which began in 1969 and ran for over 45 episodes, as well as many film and theatre spin-offs.
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