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How BBC Local Radio provided vital coverage during the floods
BBC Radio Cumbria Managing Editor Mark Elliott remembers Storm Desmond and the lasting damage it caused, and considers the importance of local radio in times of flooding.
TVC past, present and future
In his role as Vacant Possesion Projects Manager for Television Centre, Mike Eaton looks back at the buildings beginnings and plans for the future of the iconic site.
The Great British Class Survey
I was surprised to see in a recent survey that well over half of the British public would categorise themselves as 'working class'. It's a rather high proportion, and it includes a vast range of people: anyone from a building worker to a cabinet minister can it seems describe themselves as work...
Has the final whistle been blown on What Happened Next?
A Question Of Sport's series producer, Gareth Edwards discusses the future of the much loved What Happened Next? round.
Meals on Wheels - respect, independence and community
I remember very vividly the smell that used to greet me on entering my Grandma's house, the smell of traditional home cooking. A piece of meat roasting in the oven, potatoes dug up from the garden. When my Grandma got too old to cook for herself (she steadfastedly refused to go into a home until...
Clangers: made from wool and love
Executive Producer Jackie Edwards reports on a special preview event in London of the new series of The Clangers.
The BBC’s most revealing podcast is back for a second series… with added balls!
We spoke to Jenny Eells about the new series of the BBC's Naked Podcast.
What does it mean to ‘broadcast British?’
This blog, which originally appeared in Ariel, explains how BBC History has launched the fourth release from its Oral History Collection, showing the way staff at the BBC created programmes for a diverse and multi-cultural audience following the Second World War.
Bitten nails and goose bumps - the 2011 Reith Lectures
When I walked into the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House there were many 'unknowns'. Would there be enough people in the audience? Would the main guest be able to join us? Would John Simpson be arrested? We were about to play the first Reith Lecture in the 2011 'Securing Freedom' series to an...
Knock Knock… who’s where?
Laura Ellis, head of digital for BBC English Regions asks... are some places funnier than others? What’s uniquely funny about Maidstone or Gateshead or Dudley? As a comedian, how does growing up and developing your comic voice in a particular location feed into what you say, the jokes you tell?
Radio remembers WW1
Jane Ellison, Radio 4 Commissioning Editor highlights the exciting programming coming to mark the centenary of World War One.
BBC College of Journalism's third Social Media Summit
On Friday 16 May 2014, the BBC College of Journalism will be hosting the third Social Media Summit on BBC Broadcasting House in London. The full agenda of the event is available on Eventbrite. College website editor Matthew Eltringham introduces the days events, including a session with Director of News and Current Affairs, James Harding.
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George Ergatoudis on Radio 1’s Playlist
George Ergatoudis, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra explains how Radio 1's playlist selection process works.
Closure of the White City building
BBC Workplace Facilities Coordinator, Rachid Errtibi remembers the BBC's White City building as it closes.
Prepare for an event, the single drama is back
John Escolme gives a potted history of 'one off' dramas at the BBC.
Welcoming S4C to iPlayer
The Head of Strategy and Digital, BBC Wales, Rhys Evans welcomes Welsh channel S4C to iPlayer and shares insight into why the channel is being integrated into the platform for an 18-month trial.
A day in the life of the Radio Drama Company
Clare Ewing is the RDC's Co-ordinator, here she gives an insight into life for the actors who form he BBC's invaluable Radio Drama Company.
