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| Winston Churchill broadcasts during the Second World War; Eric Gill puts finishing touches to statues of Ariel & Prospero; Broadcasting House on completion in 1932 |
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Broadcasting House is the first ever purpose-built broadcast centre in the UK. It was built in 1932 for the BBC, eight years after the corporation first came into existence.
Iconic
It is an iconic building, a jewel of Art Deco design, and much loved by generations of producers and general public alike. For many people, Broadcasting House is the BBC.
Restoration
By the end of the millennium, however, the building was in dire need of repair – so the decision was taken to close it, in order transform it into a broadcast centre for the 21st century.
All the heritage aspects of the building have been carefully protected, working in collaboration with English Heritage.
Development
In addition, the building will benefit from a brand new extension designed by Sir Richard MacCormac, to house all the news divisions.
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