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The initial BBC Charter established the BBC on 1 January 1927 [2] as a replacement for the British Broadcasting Company, which had provided the broadcasting service until that point. As the royal charter created an entirely new body, separate arrangements were made to transfer the assets of the British Broadcasting Company to the new British ...
The BBC was established under a royal charter, [8] ... produced by the BBC every year since 1927, ... stated "the truth is the BBC is stacked full of ...
There are over 900 bodies which have a UK royal charter. [1] and a list of these is published by the Privy Council Office. [2] Organisations are listed with the year(s) the charter was granted. This may not be the same as the year the organisation was founded. Organisations may also have charters renewed or regranted, so multiple dates may be ...
The oldest and largest local and global broadcaster by stature and by number of employees, the BBC employs over 21,000 staff in total, of whom approximately 17,200 are in public-sector broadcasting. The BBC was established under a royal charter, and operates under an agreement with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
The BBC as a commercial broadcasting company did not sell air time but it did carry a number of sponsored programmes paid for by British newspapers. On 31 December 1926, the company was dissolved and its assets were transferred to the non-commercial and crown-chartered British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
1 January – the British Broadcasting Company becomes the British Broadcasting Corporation, when it is granted a Royal Charter. John Reith becomes the first Director-General. 7 January – first transatlantic telephone call from New York City to London. 15 January – first live sports broadcast on the BBC.
The BBC broadcasts five news bulletins a day as no newspapers or Radio Times are published. 1927. 1 January – The British Broadcasting Company becomes the British Broadcasting Corporation, when it is granted a Royal Charter. Sir John Reith becomes the first Director-General.
22 January – The BBC transmits the first ever running commentary on an English Football League match: Arsenal v. Sheffield United at Highbury. [2] 7 July – Christopher Stone presents a record programme on the BBC, becoming the first British disc jockey. 13 August – The Proms broadcast concert season opens in London under management of the ...