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Be on TV

Do you fancy yourself as a TV presenter? Visit BBC Birmingham’s Public Space at The Mailbox and have a go at presenting the news and a weather forecast.

Having fun at BBC Birmingham

Having fun at BBC Birmingham

Speak into a camera whilst reading the autocue – it’s not as easy as you may think!  You can choose to send your recordings to this website to watch again at home or at school.

Be on TV

Be on TV

SEE YOURSELF ON TV

'Be on TV' is upstairs at the Public Space.  Have a go at presenting a news or weather bulletin while your friends and family watch you live on the TV screen.  Later on watch your video on this website using the special code you were given after you recorded your bulletin.

ENTER YOUR VIDEO CODE INTO THE BOX ON THE RIGHT, BELOW >>

Please note: Your video can only be accessed for seven days after recording.  Free Realmedia software is required to watch your video clip and it is not downloadable.

Midlands Today studio

Midlands Today studio

WATCH THE EXPERTS

Take a look through the window from the Public Space into the television gallery.  This is where all the live decisions are made.  The producer, director and the rest of the BBC Midlands Today team choose shots, cue the studio and keep everything on air! 

BBC TOURS

If you’d like to get inside the television gallery and see it up close, maybe a studio tour is for you.  Guides will take you into BBC Birmingham and show you around the state-of-the-art studios situated in The Mailbox.

BBC Birmingham tour

BBC Birmingham tour

Take a peek behind the scenes of programmes and take part in a special recording of a radio drama, complete with sound effects and music!

Tours last approximately 1 ½ hours and offer a fascinating insight into the world of broadcasting. For further information or to make a booking, visit bbc.co.uk/tours or call 0370 901 1227 (Monday – Saturday, 9 – 5pm).  

How to get there

The Public Space is situated in BBC Birmingham on level 7 of The Mailbox.  It is just minutes from New Street station. For those driving, there is plenty of parking in the city centre. The canal leading to Gas Street Basin makes a pleasant route for walking.

The Mailbox - landmark

The Mailbox - landmark

Contact Us...
BBC Birmingham
The Mailbox
Wharfside Street
Birmingham
B1 1XL

Email: publicspaceteam@bbc.co.uk

last updated: 21/07/2009 at 18:28
created: 29/09/2005

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