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G Val Myer, 1932
First ever purpose-built broadcast centre in UK, and a jewel of Art Deco design with original artworks by sculptor Eric Gill. Remodelled and extended in 2006/2013 by architects MacCormac Jamieson and Prichard/Sheppard Robson.
Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Great Portland Street
Euston
88, C2
The site is large, so the visit will include a lot of walking to cover all the key areas.
Credit: BBC
Credit: BBC
Designed by G Val Myer and built in 1932, Broadcasting House is the BBC’s famous HQ, and a symbol of its radio broadcasting.
Made of Portland stone, its central heavy masonry tower contains all the radio studios, while a lighter steel-framed 'shell' provides acoustic buffering.
With its accentuated Art Deco front section bearing a clock tower and aerial mast, the building has often been compared to a ship – in particular one of those streamlined 1930s ocean liners. Artistic commissions adorn the building.
In 2006/2013, the building was substantially refurbished and extended to create a new Broadcasting House.
Broadcasting House is highly significant as the first purpose-built broadcast centre in the UK.
This landmark building symbolised the confident arrival of radio at the heart of national life – and indeed before it was even completed, it was already too small for its fast expanding workforce.
Countless famous broadcasts have come from Broadcasting House over the years, from hugely popular and long-running radio shows such as The Goons and Desert Island Discs to Woman’s Hour and You and Yours.
It is now the centre for national and international news, and the largest live newsroom in Europe sits at the heart of its new complex. National radio network commissioning also comes from this building. It is also the national HQ, with the office of the BBC Chairman and Director-General based here.
Full names, email addresses and other personal details for all visitors will be required in advance in order to be able to visit this building during the festival.
When you book tickets, you will automatically receive an email requesting additional information, including the details of anyone you have booked a ticket for. You will have until 5pm on Monday 24 August to submit that information, so that it can be shared with the building in advance of your visit.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be no younger than 8 years old.
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