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The '''BBC''' ('''British Broadcasting Corporation''') is a public sector [[television]] and [[radio]] broadcaster in the [[United Kingdom]]. It is the leading broadcaster in the [[United Kingdom]] and is regarded as one of the leading broadcasters in the world. In terms of audience figures, it is the largest broadcaster in the world. It was founded in [[London]] in 1927.
The '''BBC''' ('''British Broadcasting Corporation''') is a public sector [[television]] and [[radio]] broadcaster in the [[United Kingdom]]. It is the leading broadcaster in the [[United Kingdom]] and is regarded as one of the leading broadcasters in the world. In terms of audience figures, it is the largest broadcaster in the world. It was founded in [[London]] in 1927.
The BBC operates seven national television channels in the UK and seven national radio networks, as well as the BBC World Service radio network. Outside the UK the BBC operates BBC World TV, BBC America TV, BBC Canada TV and BBC Prime TV.
The BBC operates seven national television channels in the UK and seven national radio networks, as well as the BBC World Service radio network. Outside the UK the BBC operates BBC World TV, BBC America TV, BBC Canada TV, BBC Entertainment TV and BBC Prime TV.
The BBC is a [[crown corporation]] supported by tax money, specifically a licensing fee applied to television owners<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/licencefee/</ref>. However, the government allows it to operate somewhat autonomously. The BBC produces many well known television programs, including ''Bod'', ''Grange Hill'', ''Holby City'', ''Are You Being Served?'', ''Terry and June'', ''Crackerjack'' and [[Doctor Who]].
The BBC is a [[crown corporation]] supported by tax money, specifically a licensing fee applied to television owners<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/licencefee/</ref>. However, the government allows it to operate somewhat autonomously. The BBC produces many well known television programs, including ''Bod'', ''Grange Hill'', ''Holby City'', ''Are You Being Served?'', ''Terry and June'', ''Crackerjack'' and [[Doctor Who]].