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British Broadcasting Corporation

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The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.

Alternative name(s):
  • BBC (Also known as)
Date: 1926-
History: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was incorporated under royal charter in 1926 as successor to the British Broadcasting Company Ltd (which had been established in 1922 as a private corporation). The chairman, vice-chairman and other governors are appointed by The Queen-in-Council. The BBC is financed by revenue from receiving licences for the home services and by grant-in-aid from Parliament for the World Service (radio).
Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central)
References: Whitakers; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/C282480
Collections
Number Description Held by Reference Further information
1
1942-1983: Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Information Division and predecessors: Registered Files, Public Relations and Liaison with the Media (PR Series)
The National Archives, Kew
MAF 197
2
1984-1986: Data from BBC Domesday Project
The National Archives, Kew
PRO 30/100
3
From 2009: BBC Charter Review Website
The National Archives, Kew
PF 101
4
1957-1966: Commonwealth Relations Office and Commonwealth Office: Information Policy Department: Registered Files (IPD Series)
The National Archives, Kew
DO 191
5
1985-1986: Committee on Financing the BBC
The National Archives, Kew
HO 327