Learn more about what we do

Everything you need to know about the workings of the BBC

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster

We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.

We do this across:

  • A portfolio of television services, including the UK’s most-watched channel BBC One, the pioneering online-only youth service BBC Three, and our multi award-winning channels for children, as well as national and regional television programmes and services across England. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
  • Ten UK-wide radio networks, providing the best live music broadcasting in the UK, as well as speech radio which informs, educates and entertains. We also have two national radio services each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and 39 local radio stations across England and the Channel Islands, providing an invaluable and unique service to listeners across the UK
  • Our digital services including BBC News, Sport, Weather CBBC and CBeebies, iPlayer and BBC Sounds, BBC Red Button and our vast archive
  • BBC World Service television, radio and online on more than 40 languages

Established by a Royal Charter, the BBC is principally funded through the licence fee paid by UK households. Our role is to fulfil our mission and promote our Public Purposes.

Our commercial operations including BBC Studios, the BBC’s award-winning production company and world-class distributor, provide additional revenue for investment in new programming and services for UK audiences.

The BBC’s Board ensures that we deliver our mission and public purposes which are set out in the Charter. The Executive Committee is responsible for day-to-day management. We are regulated by Ofcom.

What we do

  • UK public services

    We provide a wide range of programmes, content and services on television, radio and online for audiences across the UK
  • Global news services

    BBC World Service television, radio and online is available in more than 40 languages
  • Commercial services

    Our commercial operations generate income to invest in new programmes and content

Who we are

  • BBC Board

    The Board ensures that the BBC delivers its mission and public purposes
  • Commercial Board

    The BBC Commercial Board oversees the delivery of the Corporation’s commercial ambitions
  • Executive Committee

    The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of the BBC
  • Senior staff

    Find out more about the BBC’s senior leaders including their roles and pay

Governance and regulation

Reports and policies

Across the UK

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