When was bbc worldwide founded

Some of our channels are run with other broadcasting partners. Our brands reach fans in over countries. We continually regenerate the Doctor Who brand, one of the longest running action adventure television series in the world spanning 55 years and winning over awards, to keep track with the show itself, attracting new audiences to its ever-growing global fanbase.

Our umbrella factual brand, BBC Earth, has spawned internet-breaking shows such as Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II , reaching audiences through TV, branded channels, live events, digital and social media, augmented and virtual reality, cinema, and consumer products.

Toggle navigation Menu. Our Channels and Brands. There were no rules, standards or established purpose to guide him. He immediately began innovating, experimenting and organising, and with the help of his newly appointed chief engineer, Peter Eckersley, the service began to expand. The first edition of The Radio Times listed the few programmes on offer.

It also provided advice for budding radio enthusiasts, and numerous advertisements by the fledgling radio industry, offering the latest in radio receiving technology. It was to become one of the world's most popular listing magazines.

The six short 'pips' were designed to mark the precise start of every hour on BBC radio. Time signals based on the same principle exist in other countries. Sir John Reith becomes the first Director-General.