British Broadcasting Corporation
London
W1A 1AA, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7580-4468
Fax: +44-20-7637-1630
http://www.bbc.co.uk
Overview
You might say "The Beeb" puts Britain on the air. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a publicly financed broadcasting company and the dominant force in TV and radio in the UK. It operates eight television channels offering a mix of programming that includes general entertainment, news, current affairs, and sports. Its 10 radio services offer music, news, and sports programming throughout the country. The BBC also keeps the world informed through its BBC World Service radio network. In addition to broadcasting, the company creates and distributes television programs and distributes pay-TV channels to international markets through BBC Worldwide. The BBC was established by royal charter in 1922.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for British Broadcasting Corporation
| Company Type | Government-owned |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £4,789.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 10.3% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £477.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 99.6% |
| 2010 Employees | 22,861 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (0.1%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for British Broadcasting Corporation
| Director-General and Chair, Executive Board | Mark Thompson (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| COO and Executive Director | Caroline Thomson |
| CFO and Executive Director | Zarin Patel |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of British Broadcasting Corporation
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of British Broadcasting Corporation
