British Broadcasting Corporation
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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the leading broadcaster in the United Kingdom and is regarded as one of the leading broadcasters in the world.
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 is entirely owned by the UK government, however under its charter it operates entirely independently of government control. The BBC produces many well known television programmes, including Are you being served? and Doctor Who.