In depth
What do Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Princess Elizabeth, Richard Burton, Peter Sellers and Tony Blackburn have in common?
Theirs are just a few of the many, many voices which have filled this remarkable building, across its broadcasting history.
Here, in brief, is the story of Broadcasting House.
 What's in a name?
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This is a building which has had many mutations.
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 A place of national firsts
Broadcasting House is, and was, a cornerstone in the national psyche. More>>
 A UK first
Broadcasting House was also a UK first the first purpose-built broadcasting centre in the country. More>>
 Problems
However, there were problems immediately with the building. More>>
 The problem with Ariel
There was also a problem of a different nature with the statue of Ariel. More>>
 Sensation!
But finally the building was ready and it is difficult to imagine now what a sensation it must have been. More>>
 Challenges
However, almost before it was finished, the building had outgrown its capacity.
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 Reinvention of Broadcasting House
In many ways, the new Broadcasting House goes back to the spirit of the original. More>>
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