Meera Modi - Guest post #10

Working here in the BBC has really changed my views of it as an organisation.

Everyone knows that it has a good reputation; it's one of the well-known brands. The logo itself is incredibly visual and is known worldwide. I grew up watching BBC programmes. Most recently I enjoyed watching Strictly Come Dancing because of the dresses and make up. What woman doesn't want to dress up?

Before I started working in the BBC, I had no idea what it would be like. As customers we all take it for granted. The BBC is there; we never think about how it works, how television is made and what is involved or how radio and live events happen, they just magically appear!

Now I am on the inside, I realise it has a complex structure with numerous divisions. It is fascinating to observe how the many teams integrate and the amount of people working here.

Before I arrived, I associated the BBC with TV programme-making. It is only now that I have become aware of the huge range of its work. Clearly, Radio doesn't play a part in my life.

I have been impressed by the diversity of the staff which seems very representative of our communities. That's not to say there haven't been issues but that's just like in everyday life.

But, because it's so varied, I realise I still have much more to learn about the BBC.