📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
How is the BBC funded?
Correct answer: By the television licence fee
A By advertising
✓ By the television licence fee
C By the government directly
D By subscription
💡 Explanation
The BBC is funded by the television licence fee.
Key facts to remember
- BBC — public service broadcaster, funded by TV licence fee, founded 1922
- BBC World Service broadcasts in many languages
- Other broadcasters: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
- Famous TV: Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Attenborough documentaries
- Film studios: Pinewood and Shepperton
- Many Hollywood films made in UK
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.6.2 Film, TV and media:
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is the UK's public service broadcaster, funded by the television licence fee. It was founded in 1922 and provides television, radio, and online services. The BBC World Service broadcasts in many languages around the world. Other major UK broadcasters include ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky.
The UK has a strong tradition of quality television drama, comedy, and documentary making. Famous British TV programmes include Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, and nature documentaries presented by Sir David Attenborough. The UK film industry is based at studios including Pinewood and Shepperton. Many Hollywood films are made in the UK.
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