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Research into Broadcasting Institutions.

BBC- British Broadcasting Corporation

Largest broadcaster in the worldFirst National Broadcasting organisationFounded in 1922First transmission from London 14th November 1922

The BBCs mission, to enrich peoples lives with programmes and servicesthat inform, educate and entertain.

The BBCs Vision, to be the most creative organisation in the world.

The BBCs Values-

y Trust is the foundation of the BBC: we are independent, impartial andhonest

y Audiences are at the heart of everything we do

y We take pride in delivering quality and value for money.

y Creativity is the lifeblood of our organisation.

y We respect each other and celebrate our diversity so that everyonecan give their best.

y We are one BBC: great things happen when we work together.

Six public purposes and how they will be delivered-

Sustaining citizenship and civil society The BBC provides high-qualitynews, current affairs and factual programming to engage its viewers, listenersand users in important current and political issues.

Promoting education and learning The support of formal education inschools and colleges and informal knowledge and skills building.

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Stimulating creativity and cultural excellence Encouraging interest,engagement and participation in cultural, creative and sporting activitiesacross the UK.

Representing the UK, its nations, regions and communities BBC viewers,listeners and users can rely on the BBC to reflect the many communities thatexist in the UK.

Bringing the UK to the world and the world to the UK The BBC will build aglobal understanding of international issues and broaden UK audiences'experience of different cultures.

Delivering to the public the benefit of emerging communicationstechnologies and servicesAssisting UK residents to get the best out ofemerging media technologies now and in the future.

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BBC TV Channels-

BBC One- The flag ship TV channel offering a wide range of popularprogrammes across a range of genres.

BBC Two- A mixed genre channel appealing to a broader adult audience withprograms with depth and substance.

BBC Three- The channel that is constantly innovating and experimenting toprovoke thought and to entertain audiences from 16 years to 30. IncludesDrama, Factual and comedy programing.

BBC Four- The primary role is to reflect a range of UK and international arts,music and culture.

CBBC- Childrens programing.

Cbeebies- Childrens programming for under 6.

BBC News- 24hour news service.

BBC Parliament- UKs only channel dedicated to politics.

BBC HD- Includes all types of programing from the other BBC channels inHigh Definition.

BBC Alba- Mixture of genres for Gaelic audiences in Scotland.

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BBC Three

The channel is available on Digital Freeview, Virgin Media and SkyDigital TV Channel on-air from 19:00 to around 04:00 each nightTarget Audience 16-30 year olds.Targets the younger generation with programming and airs many real lifedocumentaries.80% original programming including all genres.The channel that is constantly innovating and experimenting to provokethought and to entertain audiences from 16 years to 30. Includes Drama,Factual and comedy programming.

BBC Radio 1Radio 1 is a British national radio station.Radio 1 broadcasts a distinctive mix of new music and entertainment for 19-29 year olds as well as providing tailored news, documentaries and advicecompaigns for young adults.