Basic Info
 

Founded:
18 October, 1922

Detailed Info
 

Website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
Company Overview:
The BBC ( British Broadcasting Corporation) is a public service broadcaster, established by a Royal Charter and funded by the licence fee that is paid by UK households.

It uses the income from the licence fee to provide services including 8 national TV channels plus regional programming, 10 national radio stations, 40 local radio stations and its extensive website.

The BBC’s Executive Board, chaired by the Director-General, Mark Thompson, manages the day-to-day operation of the corporation.... (read more)
Mission:
The BBC is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world. Its purpose is to enrich people’s lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain.
Products:
Television Channels:
BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, BBC News 24, BBC Parliament, CBBC, CBeebies, plus many international services.

Radio Stations:
BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 1Xtra, BBC 6 Music, BBC 7, BBC 5 live Sports Extra, BBC Asian Network, plus World Service and regional stations.

Online:
The extensive BBC website with guides and information on pretty much everything, as well as one of the World's most respected news pages.
The BBC iPlayer which has just launched, allows you to watch some of the best of the last 7 days TV on your computer.