Watch live, on demand or download to watch on the move. Chau, a prominent figure in Macau's casino industry, was found guilty of illegal gambling. WebAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features [252], In February 2021, following Ofcom's decision to cancel the licence of China Global Television Network (CGTN) and the BBC's coverage of the persecution of ethnic minority Uighurs in China, the Chinese authorities banned BBC World News from broadcasting in the country. [20] L. Stanton Jefferies was its first director of music. By 1929, the BBC complained that the agents of many comedians refused to sign contracts for broadcasting, because they feared it harmed the artist "by making his material stale" and that it "reduces the value of the artist as a visible music-hall performer". BBC 1Xtra was a sister station to Radio 1 and specialised in modern black music, BBC 6 Music specialised in alternative music genres and BBC7 specialised in archive, speech and children's programming.[73]. BBC employees during the war included George Orwell who spent two years with the broadcaster. Scotland gender bill: What are the sticking points? With more journalists in more countries than any other news provider, BBC World News brings unrivaled depth and insight to news from around the world. As well as the two main sites in London (Broadcasting House and White City), there are seven other important BBC production centres in the UK, mainly specialising in different productions. The online destination for impartial and accurate news and sport, with a suite of features sites including BBC Travel, BBC Culture, BBC Future, BBC Worklife and our video destination, BBC Reel. [182] On 2 March 2010, the BBC reported that it would cut its website spending by 25% and close BBC 6 Music and Asian Network, as part of Mark Thompson's plans to make "a smaller, fitter BBC for the digital age". To avoid competition with newspapers, Fleet Street persuaded the government to ban news bulletins before 7 pm and the BBC was required to source all news from external wire services. WebWelcome to BBC Earth, a place to explore the natural world through awe-inspiring documentaries, podcasts, stories and more. 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Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy, and another official are among 14 killed in the crash. BBC Two variations exist in the Nations; however, English regions today rarely have the option to opt out as regional programming now only exists on BBC One. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, 00:01:11, The couple who live like they're in the 1930s, Lord Sugar's search for a new business partner is back. Supporters of the strike nicknamed the BBC the BFC for British Falsehood Company. In the late 1980s, the BBC began a process of divestment by spinning off and selling parts of its organisation. Nato leaders plan to turn their attention to the conflict in Afghanistan, on the second day of a summit so far dominated by demands from President Donald Trump.Trump on Wednesday urged Nato Japan floods: 126 killed after torrential rain and landslides. [40], Throughout the 1930s, political broadcasts had been closely monitored by the BBC. [208] On air since 22 August 1964, Match of the Day is broadcast on Saturday nights during the Premier League season. Nowadays, the BBC's orchestras and choirs are the backbone of the Proms,[188] giving around 40%50% of all performances each season. With more journalists in more countries than any other news provider, BBC World News brings unrivaled depth and insight to news from around the world. From New Year's Eve in 1974, ITV's Oracle tried to compete with Ceefax. With lively debates and discussions on the big talking points of the day, reports from the BBCs network of correspondents around the world, and behind the scenes from the Worlds Newsroom in London, Global explains how the days global news affects you. The five strategies to re-kindle your drive and satisfaction, A highly trained squad of super-sniffer dogs could save them. [209] Some BBC shows have had a direct impact on society. Nothing was to be added outside the preordained news items. The BBC provided the world's first teletext service called Ceefax (near-homophonous with "See Facts") on 23 September 1974 until 23 October 2012 on the BBC 1 analogue channel then later on BBC 2. The plans included a reduction in posts of 2,500; including 1,800 redundancies, consolidating news operations, reducing programming output by 10% and selling off the flagship Television Centre building in London. [26], The crisis placed the BBC in a delicate position. As the worlds most trusted international news broadcaster, accurate, impartial news is available via the 24 hour news channel - BBC World News - and BBC.com, along with a broad range of insightful and in-depth features across BBC Sport, BBC Worklife, BBC What does Andrew Tate promise his followers? It suspended its television service during the Second World War and until 1946, but remained the only television broadcaster in the UK until 1955, when Independent Television (ITV) began operating. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Ratings figures suggest that during major incidents such as the 7 July 2005 London bombings or royal events, the UK audience overwhelmingly turns to the BBC's coverage as opposed to its commercial rivals. Of their 2012/13 sales, 27% were centred on the five key "superbrands" of Doctor Who, Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing (known as Dancing with the Stars internationally), the BBC's archive of natural history programming (collected under the umbrella of BBC Earth) and the (now sold) travel guide brand Lonely Planet. Oracle closed on New Year's Eve, 1992. in, Smart, Billy. These are BBC Radio 1, offering new music and popular styles and being notable for its chart show; BBC Radio 2, playing Adult contemporary, country and soul music amongst many other genres; BBC Radio 3, presenting classical and jazz music together with some spoken-word programming of a cultural nature in the evenings; BBC Radio 4, focusing on current affairs, factual and other speech-based programming, including drama and comedy; and BBC Radio 5 Live, broadcasting 24-hour news, sport and talk programmes. The 2004 Hutton Inquiry and the subsequent report raised questions about the BBC's journalistic standards and its impartiality. [220] The two nicknames have also been used together as "Auntie Beeb". [190] The book contained 542 popular hymns. [217] David Bowie's recording sessions at the BBC were released as Bowie at the Beeb, while Queen's recording sessions with the BBC were released as At the Beeb. [216], Older domestic UK audiences often refer to the BBC as "the Beeb", a nickname originally coined by Peter Sellers on The Goon Show in the 1950s, when he referred to the "Beeb Beeb Ceeb". This move concentrated the BBC's London operations, allowing them to sell Television Centre. However, the BBC did not enjoy a complete monopoly before this, as several Continental stations, such as Radio Luxembourg, had broadcast programmes in English to Britain since the 1930s and the Isle of Man-based Manx Radio began in 1964. Safety information Safety information for BBC Staff. Nato summit: Leaders to focus on Afghanistan conflict. Top Stories brings you the latest, breaking news from our trusted global network of journalists. In addition to these five stations, the BBC runs a further five stations that broadcast on DAB and online only. [113][114] In 1933, BBC executive Colonel Alan Dawnay began to meet the head of MI5, Sir Vernon Kell, to informally trade information; from 1935, a formal arrangement was made wherein job applicants would be secretly vetted by MI5 for their political views (without their knowledge). The channel had an educational aim, which was modified later on in its life to offer documentaries. 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If you dont have a BBC account you can register for one. [243] A 2021 poll from the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland had less respondents in Iran rating news from the BBC as accurate compared to news from domestic TV and social media. They had been contracted to provide a series of five broadcasts on their parties' politics. To continue you need to sign in on this device. The BBC informs, educates and entertains - wherever you are, whatever your age. WebNow lets get you signed in on your TV. WebBrowse and watch the latest from BBC America shows and web series: Doctor Who, Killing Eve, Orphan Black, Luther, Planet Earth and more. [123] The BBC carries out surveillance (mostly using subcontractors) on properties (under the auspices of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) and may conduct searches of a property using a search warrant. In these countries digital and cable operators carry a range of BBC channels. [36] Reith effectively censored anything that he felt would be harmful, directly or indirectly. The BBC is a patron of The Radio Academy.[168]. [58][59], There was a widely reported urban myth that, upon resumption of the BBC television service after the war, announcer Leslie Mitchell started by saying, "As I was saying before we were so rudely interrupted" In fact, the first person to appear when transmission resumed was Jasmine Bligh and the words said were "Good afternoon, everybody. Watch live, on demand or download to watch on the move. BBC HD was closed on 26 March 2013, and replaced with an HD simulcast of BBC Two; however, flagship programmes, other channels and full funding for CBBC and CBeebies would be retained. [86], Further cuts were announced on 6 October 2011, so the BBC could reach a total reduction in their budget of 20%, following the licence fee freeze in October 2010, which included cutting staff by 2,000 and sending a further 1,000 to the MediaCityUK development in Salford, with BBC Three moving online only in 2016, the sharing of more programmes between stations and channels, sharing of radio news bulletins, more repeats in schedules, including the whole of BBC Two daytime and for some original programming to be reduced. Other production centres include Broadcasting House Bristol, home of BBC West and famously the BBC Natural History Unit and to a lesser extent, Quarry Hill in Leeds, home of BBC Yorkshire. [166], Historically, the BBC was the only legal radio broadcaster based in the UK mainland until 1967, when University Radio York (URY), then under the name Radio York, was launched as the first, and now oldest, legal independent radio station in the country. The online platform shows a catalogue of classic BBC and ITV shows, as well as making a number of programmes available shortly after their UK broadcast. [40] In October 1932, the policemen of the Metropolitan Police Federation marched in protest at a proposed pay cut. The book was published both with and without music, the music edition being entitled The BBC Hymn Book with Music. WebWatch live BBC TV channels, enjoy TV programmes you missed and view exclusive content on BBC iPlayer. Wireless manufacturers were anxious to exit the loss-making consortium with Reith keen that the BBC be seen as a public service rather than a commercial enterprise. According to the BBC's 2018/19 Annual Report, its total income was 4.8billion (4,889billion) a decrease from 5,062billion in 2017/18 partly owing to a 3.7% phased reduction in government funding for free over-75s TV licences,[128] which can be broken down as follows: The licence fee has, however, attracted criticism. [140], In addition to the scheme above, the BBC is in the process of making and producing more programmes outside London, involving production centres such as Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, Newcastle and, most notably, in Greater Manchester as part of the "BBC North Project" scheme where several major departments, including BBC North West, BBC Manchester, BBC Sport, BBC Children's, CBeebies, Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Breakfast, BBC Learning and the BBC Philharmonic have all moved from their previous locations in either London or New Broadcasting House, Manchester to the new 200-acre (80ha) MediaCityUK production facilities in Salford, that form part of the large BBC North Group division and will therefore become the biggest staffing operation outside London.[141][142].