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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of BBC

Background imageBbc Collection: BBC christmas photocall, pictured at the back, Michael Aspel, front row, left to right

BBC christmas photocall, pictured at the back, Michael Aspel, front row, left to right, Noel Edmonds, Pam St. Clement and Tony Caunter. 29th November 1995

Background imageBbc Collection: Emma Thompson. 16th August 1988

Emma Thompson. 16th August 1988

Background imageBbc Collection: Pam St. Clement who plays Pat Butcher in the BBC television soap EastEnders

Pam St. Clement who plays Pat Butcher in the BBC television soap EastEnders. 16th August 1988

Background imageBbc Collection: Emma Thompson and Clive James. 16th August 1988

Emma Thompson and Clive James. 16th August 1988

Background imageBbc Collection: Pam St. Clement and Mike Reid who play Pat and Frank Butcher in the television soap

Pam St. Clement and Mike Reid who play Pat and Frank Butcher in the television soap EastEnders. 16th August 1988

Background imageBbc Collection: Actress Pam St Clement. 1998

Actress Pam St Clement. 1998

Background imageBbc Collection: Actress Pam St. Clement with her two pet dogs. 14th April 1992

Actress Pam St. Clement with her two pet dogs. 14th April 1992

Background imageBbc Collection: BBC play of the month, Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw

BBC play of the month, Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. Eric Porter as Jack Tanner and Maggie Smith as Ann Whitefield

Background imageBbc Collection: Tony Blackburn, the 22 year old Disc Jockey, in bed at his Knightsbridge flat

Tony Blackburn, the 22 year old Disc Jockey, in bed at his Knightsbridge flat. His alarm call will soon ring at 5am to wake him up

Background imageBbc Collection: BBC Radio One Rehearsals ahead of official launch, Studio Scenes, Broadcasting House

BBC Radio One Rehearsals ahead of official launch, Studio Scenes, Broadcasting House, London, 28th September 1967. Radio One went on to launch at 7:00 am on Friday 30 September 1967

Background imageBbc Collection: Shirley MacLaine arrives at the BBC to promote her new book Out on a Limb

Shirley MacLaine arrives at the BBC to promote her new book Out on a Limb. 4th October 1983

Background imageBbc Collection: Shirley MacLaine at the BBC to appear on the Gloria Hunniford programme with her new book

Shirley MacLaine at the BBC to appear on the Gloria Hunniford programme with her new book Out on a Limb. Shirley and Gloria posing with the book. 4th October 1983

Background imageBbc Collection: Diana Rigg at a photocall for the BBC TV series Mother Love. 17th October 1989

Diana Rigg at a photocall for the BBC TV series Mother Love. 17th October 1989

Background imageBbc Collection: David McCallum at a photocall for BBC series Trainer. 16th July 1991

David McCallum at a photocall for BBC series Trainer. 16th July 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: Rehearsals began at the BBC Centre for That Was The Week That Was

Rehearsals began at the BBC Centre for That Was The Week That Was. The new team, standing, David Frost, Millicent Martin, Irvine C.Watson, Kenneth Cope, David Kernan, William Rushton and Robert Lang

Background imageBbc Collection: TV Presenter David Attenborough walking to work on a snowy morning the day after his

TV Presenter David Attenborough walking to work on a snowy morning the day after his appointment as controller of BBC2. 4th March 1965

Background imageBbc Collection: In a major bid to shed new light on our remote ancestors BBC2 is sponsoring a 3 year bid

In a major bid to shed new light on our remote ancestors BBC2 is sponsoring a 3 year bid to excavate in and around Silbury Hill, an enormous artificial hill at the side of the A4 near Avebury

Background imageBbc Collection: David Attenborough is to be the new controller of BBC2, he is pictured at a press

David Attenborough is to be the new controller of BBC2, he is pictured at a press conference at the BBC in Cavendish Place. 4th March 1965

Background imageBbc Collection: Excavation at Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, to be broadcast on the BBC. 7th April 1968

Excavation at Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, to be broadcast on the BBC. 7th April 1968

Background imageBbc Collection: Picture shows Stephen Fry (left) and Huge Laurie (right)

Picture shows Stephen Fry (left) and Huge Laurie (right). Fry and Laurie are a successful English comedy double act, mostly active in the 1980s and 1990s. Photo taken - 29th January 1987

Background imageBbc Collection: Picture shows Huge Laurie (left) and Stephen Fry (right

Picture shows Huge Laurie (left) and Stephen Fry (right) Fry and Laurie are a successful English comedy double act, mostly active in the 1980s and 1990s. Photo taken - 29th January 1987

Background imageBbc Collection: Sheila Hancock was today at the BBC studios taking the part of an air hostess for her new

Sheila Hancock was today at the BBC studios taking the part of an air hostess for her new comedy series called The Bed-Sit Girl written by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe

Background imageBbc Collection: BBC Radios Jenni Murray. 30th August 1991

BBC Radios Jenni Murray. 30th August 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The Variety Clubs Tribute to the BBC on the 40th Anniversary of Bound Radio

The Variety Clubs Tribute to the BBC on the 40th Anniversary of Bound Radio. The tribute took the form of a luncheon at the Savoy Hotel London in aid of childrens charity organisations

Background imageBbc Collection: On a beautiful summers morning at the Tower of London, BBC film unit produced rain

On a beautiful summers morning at the Tower of London, BBC film unit produced rain and lots of it for the filming of Elizabeth R featuring the life of Elizabeth I

Background imageBbc Collection: 2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. Having a playful discussion. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageBbc Collection: 9 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting

9 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek. He gets a kiss from June

Background imageBbc Collection: 7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly

7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly, the remains of her husband Billy McComb. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageBbc Collection: 5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside

5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background imageBbc Collection: 6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled

6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled, and we see June return to the stage in a change of outfit. The first time she has seen her husband supposidly burnt to a skeleton

Background imageBbc Collection: 4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly 'roast'

4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly "roast"
4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly " roast" her husband on live TV. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageBbc Collection: 3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin

3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin, whilst his wife June lights the flame. In the next frames, we shall see June ignite the coffin ablaze

Background imageBbc Collection: 1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background imageBbc Collection: David Attenborough speaking at a BBC Conference. He is explaining that the launch

David Attenborough speaking at a BBC Conference. He is explaining that the launch of BBC2 North will be put back 2 weeks, from 17th October 1965, to 31st October 1965

Background imageBbc Collection: Any Questions? team including Menzies Campbell, Enoch Powell, Edwina Curry

Any Questions? team including Menzies Campbell, Enoch Powell, Edwina Curry, Gerald Kaufman and Jonathan Dimbleby. Slaithwaite, 13th December 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: June Whitfield and Terry Scott filming the 1980 Christmas Terry and June Show

June Whitfield and Terry Scott filming the 1980 Christmas Terry and June Show. Picture taking during the recording Picture taken 13th November 1980

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler

The cast of EastEnders on set. Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler, Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler and Daniella Westbrook as Sam Mitchell. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. June Brown as Dot Cotton. 28th June 1991

The cast of EastEnders on set. June Brown as Dot Cotton. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. Peter Dean as Pete Beale. 28th June 1991

The cast of EastEnders on set. Peter Dean as Pete Beale. 28th June 1991
The cast of EastEnders on set. Peter Dean as Pete Beale.28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. Ross Kemp as Grant MItchell. 28th June 1991

The cast of EastEnders on set. Ross Kemp as Grant MItchell. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. 28th June 1991

The cast of EastEnders on set. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. Daniella Westbrook as Sam Mitchell

The cast of EastEnders on set. Daniella Westbrook as Sam Mitchell and Mike Reid as Frank Butcher. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. June Brown as Dot Cotton with a young cast member

The cast of EastEnders on set. June Brown as Dot Cotton with a young cast member. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: Terry Wogan, Radio Disc Jockey and TV Personality. Terry is seen here with

Terry Wogan, Radio Disc Jockey and TV Personality. Terry is seen here with fake fangs in his mouth and pulling a face. Picture taken circa 1st January 1979

Background imageBbc Collection: The cast of EastEnders on set. The Queen Victoria Pub. 28th June 1991

The cast of EastEnders on set. The Queen Victoria Pub. 28th June 1991

Background imageBbc Collection: Magician Paul Daniels with his co-stars in the Childrens BBC programme

Magician Paul Daniels with his co-stars in the Childrens BBC programme Wizbit. He is pictured with Wooly, an eight-foot white knitted rabbit. 4th September 1985

Background imageBbc Collection: Members of the Reading Home Guard seen here as stretcher bearers during a simulated gas

Members of the Reading Home Guard seen here as stretcher bearers during a simulated gas attack during a anti invasion exercise in the centre of the city. 27th July 1941

Background imageBbc Collection: Photocall for new BBC production Keeping up Appearances. Clive Swift

Photocall for new BBC production Keeping up Appearances. Clive Swift. 2nd August 1992



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of BBC: From Sir David Attenborough's Enchanting Encounter with a Cockatoo to George Orwell's Resonant Voice on Air" Step into the captivating world of BBC, where iconic figures and moments have shaped our cultural landscape. Witness Sir David Attenborough, renowned naturalist, as he shares an extraordinary moment with a cockatoo, reminding us of nature's wonders. Travel back in time to 1972 and join Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers - the comedic trio known as The Goons - as they unleash their hilarious antics on BBC radio waves. Their timeless humor continues to bring joy even today. Immerse yourself in history as we remember George Orwell, the brilliant novelist and essayist who broadcasted over BBC during World War II in 1943. His powerful words resonated across London, offering hope amidst turmoil. Marvel at the grandeur of Broadcasting House – the heart operations since its inception. This architectural masterpiece stands tall as a symbol of innovation and creativity that has brought countless stories into our homes. Step onto the set of "Yes Minister, " a beloved TV program that satirized British politics. Filming outside Westminster captures its sharp wit while highlighting how art imitates life within government corridors. Journey back to Alexandra Palace – once home to B. B. C. 's large transmitters – where groundbreaking television broadcasts captivated audiences for decades. Its historic significance remains etched in broadcasting history forever. Listen closely to "Twenty Questions, " a legendary radio show that challenged listeners' knowledge through recorded sessions filled with intrigue and intellectual stimulation. It exemplifies BBC's commitment to engaging programming throughout generations. Experience festive cheer through Christmas Television Programmes announced by BBC Television each year. These cherished traditions unite families around screens worldwide during this magical season. Delight in street accordionists serenading passersby with their melodic tunes, reminding us of the diverse musical talents showcased on BBC's airwaves.