What brands does BBC own?
The award-winning independent has eleven imaginative brands – UKTV Play, Dave, W, Gold, Alibi, Yesterday, Drama, Really, Home, Eden and Good Food.
Who are the BBC owned by?
Public owned
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom….BBC.
| Logo used since 20 October 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory corporation with a royal charter |
| Total assets | £2.11 billion (2021) |
| Owner | Public owned |
| Number of employees | 22,219 (2021) |
Does the BBC own any other companies?
In the UK we own and run UKTV, a popular and successful network of commercial channels. Its leading brands – Dave, Gold, W, Drama, Alibi, Eden and Yesterday – span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and combine UKTV originals with much loved BBC programmes and other acquisitions.
Is the BBC owned by the British government?
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
Where is BBC World News based?
Portland Place, London
BBC World News is owned and operated by BBC Global News Ltd, a member of the BBC’s commercial group of companies and is funded by subscription and advertising revenues. The registered address of BBC Global News Ltd is Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA.
What countries is BBC available in?
The domestic BBC channels can’t be re-distributed outside of the United Kingdom. However, these channels are widely available on cable and IPTV in Belgium, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland. BBC Studios also operate the UKTV network in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Is the BBC the best broadcaster in the world?
The BBC remains the world’s leading international broadcaster, with a weekly reach of 256 million, including 192 million watching or listening to the World Service.
Is the BBC a monopoly?
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), publicly financed broadcasting system in Great Britain, operating under royal charter. It held a monopoly on television in Great Britain from its introduction until 1954 and on radio until 1972. Headquarters are in the Greater London borough of Westminster.
Is the BBC a corporation?
Is the BBC owned by the government?
What is BBC Worldwide?
BBC Worldwide Ltd. was the wholly owned commercial subsidiary of the BBC, formed out of a restructuring of its predecessor BBC Enterprises in January 1995.
Why choose a brand from BBC?
Whether BBC Earth, Doctor Who, Top Gear or Sherlock, creating brands that you love as much as we do is in our DNA. We offer fans many ways to get more out of their favourite show by creating games, books, clothing or live events that deliver experiences beyond the original content. Our brands reach fans in over 200 countries.
What are the different brands of UKTV?
Its leading brands – Dave, Gold, W, Drama, Alibi, Eden and Yesterday – span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and combine UKTV originals with much loved BBC programmes and other acquisitions. Some of our channels are run with other broadcasting partners.
Who is the global publisher of BBC Audio content?
^ “Penguin Random House UK extends relationship with BBC Worldwide to become the global publisher and distributor of BBC Audio content” (Press release). The Random House Group. 20 May 2015.