Prospero is a free newspaper for BBC pensioners, it contains news about pensioners, former colleagues and developments at the BBC. It is also available to spouses and dependants. To get on the mailing list, call the pension service line on 029 2032 2811.
Prospero is currently sent to c11,000 pensioners (including dependants). Prospero is also available on audio tape for those with sight impairment, call the Service Line if you would like to receive your audio version.
Produced on behalf of the Trustees, its purpose is to inform retired staff of news about the scheme, and to provide a platform for communication with former staff, both between themselves, and between them and the BBC.
You can view the latest edition along with past editions here
Prospero welcomes contributions from readers about
- their lives after the BBC;
- pension and welfare issues;
- BBC history; and
- current issues back at the BBC.
The obituaries pages are entirely dependent on contributions from former colleagues, as are the letters and memories sections.
You can contact Prospero, in the following ways:
Prospero
c/o Pension and Benefits Centre
Broadcasting House
Cardiff
CF5 2YQ
email prospero@bbc.co.uk
If you would like to advertise in the classifieds section (e.g. holidays etc) please write to:
Prospero Classifieds
BBC Pension and Benefits Centre
Broadcasting House
Cardiff CF5 2YQ
The rate is £5 for 20 words. Please enclose a cheque made payable to BBC Central Directorates.
In a covering letter please include your pension number.
