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BBC

British public service broadcaster

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# British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) The **British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)** is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom. Headquartered at **Broadcasting House** in London, it holds the distinction of being the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees. ### Historical Evolution * **Establishment:** Originally founded on October 18, 1922, as the *British Broadcasting Company*. * **Transition:** On January 1, 1927, the entity was granted a Royal Charter, evolving into its current form as a public corporation under its present name. ### Workforce and Scale The BBC maintains a preeminent global stature, employing a total staff of approximately **21,000 personnel**. It operates as a public service broadcaster, delivering extensive local and international programming across television, radio, and digital platforms. ### Key Facts | Detail | Information | | :--- | :--- | | **Headquarters** | Broadcasting House, London, England | | **Founded** | 1922 (as Company); 1927 (as Corporation) | | **Staff Count** | Approx. 21,000 | | **Status** | Public Service Broadcaster |

📰 Related News (4)

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<p>In the 1980s, spearheaded by Channel 4, British TV stopped telling Black and Asian people how to assimilate and gave them a voice. A golden age of ...
🇺🇸 'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting (2026-02-10)
The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets....
🇺🇸 'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics (2026-02-06)
Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a ch...
🇺🇸 Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 (2026-02-04)
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died....

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