BBC- British Broadcasting CorporationLargest broadcaster in the worldFirst National Broadcasting organisation Founded in 1922 First transmission from London 14th November 1922

The BBC’s mission, ‘to enrich people’s lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain.

The BBC’s Vision, ‘to be the most creative organisation in the world’.

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

Six public purposes and how they will be delivered-

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

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

Stimulating creativity and cultural excellence Encouraging interest, engagement and participation in cultural, creative and sporting activities across 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 that exist in the UK.

Bringing the UK to the world and the world to the UK The BBC will build a global understanding of international issues and broaden UK audiences' experience of different cultures.Delivering to the public the benefit of

emerging communications technologies and services Assisting UK residents to get the best out of emerging media technologies now and in the future.

BBC TV Channels-

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

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

BBC Three- The channel that is constantly innovating and experimenting to provoke thought and to entertain audiences from 16 years to 30. Includes Drama, Factual and comedy programming.

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

CBBC- Children’s programming.

CBeebies- Children’s programming for under 6.

BBC News- 24hour news service.

BBC Parliament- UK’s only channel dedicated to politics.

BBC HD- Includes all types of programming from the other BBC channels in High Definition.

BBC Alba- Mixture of genres for Gaelic audiences in Scotland

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 night

Target Audience 16-30 year olds. Targets the younger generation with programming and airs many real life documentaries.

80% original programming including all genres. The channel that is constantly innovating and experimenting to provoke thought and to entertain audiences from 16 years to 30. Includes Drama, Factual and comedy programming.

BBC Radio 1 Radio 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 advice campaigns for young adults.