The BBC first began on 18th October 1922 and so it is 96 years old.
Who is Lord Reith and what connection does he have with the BBC?
John Reith (1889-1971) was the founder of the BBC. Lord Reith was the BBC's first general manager . He was commended when he fought off the politicians' attempts to influence the BBC, while offering the British people programmes to educate, inform and entertain. But in a working life that stretched over 60 years. Reith began the BBC at the young age of 16.
When did it start broadcasting Radio 1?
John Reith (1889-1971) was the founder of the BBC. Lord Reith was the BBC's first general manager . He was commended when he fought off the politicians' attempts to influence the BBC, while offering the British people programmes to educate, inform and entertain. But in a working life that stretched over 60 years. Reith began the BBC at the young age of 16.
When did it start broadcasting Radio 1?
30 September 1967. It was hosted by Tony Blackburn.
What are the BBC’s five Public Purposes, as set out in the Royal Charter?
To provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them
To support learning for people of all ages
To show the most creative, highest quality and distinctive output and services
To reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities of all of the United Kingdom’s nations and regions and, in doing so, support the creative economy across the United Kingdom
To reflect the United Kingdom, its culture and values to the world
What is the BBC’s Mission?
The BBC mission is to inform, educate and entertain the population of the United Kingdom.
What is the BBC’s Vision?
The BBC’s vision is to be To be the most creative organisation in the world.
What are the BBC’s values?
Trust is the foundation of the BBC: we are independent, impartial and honest.
Audiences are at the heart of everything we do.
We take pride in delivering quality and value for money.
Creativity is the lifeblood of our organisation.
We respect each other and celebrate our diversity so that everyone can give their best.
We are one BBC: great things happen when we work together.
What does the licence fee cover?
The UK is buying more TV Licences than ever1. This income means all licence payers can enjoy an ever-wider choice of BBC shows and services, free at the point of use, on a range of platforms.
By buying a licence you support the creation of BBC programmes and services, and new ways of bringing them to you. Our purpose is to ensure as much of the fee as possible goes towards funding them.
Even though the ways we watch and listen are changing, the licence fee also allows the BBC's UK services to remain ad-free and independent.
How is the BBC regulated? How long as this body regulated the BBC and who regulated it before?
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is the UK’s broadcasting, telecommunications and postal regulatory body. Under the BBC’s Charter it has responsibility for regulating the BBC. It does this through an Operating Framework and by setting a license for the BBC that contains the regulatory conditions the BBC is required to meet. Ofcom also assesses performance, ensures fair and effective competition and regulates how the BBC’s commercial activities interact with its public services. In addition, it regulates BBC content and output against its Broadcasting Code. Ofcom has been regulating the BBC since April 2017.
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