📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

4.6.2 Film, TV and media

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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.

Key Facts

  • 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
Film, TV and media (illustration 1)
Illustration: Film, TV and media

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.

Key Facts

  • Famous TV: Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Attenborough documentaries
  • Film studios: Pinewood and Shepperton
  • Many Hollywood films made in UK
Film, TV and media (illustration 2)
Illustration: Film, TV and media

📝 Notas de estudio

  • La BBC se financia con la tarifa de licencia de televisión.
    • BBC — radiodifusora de servicio público, financiada por la TV licence fee, fundada en 1922
    • BBC World Service transmite en muchos idiomas
    • Otras emisoras: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • La BBC fue fundada en 1922.
    • BBC — radiodifusora de servicio público, financiada por la TV licence fee, fundada en 1922
    • BBC World Service transmite en muchos idiomas
    • Otras emisoras: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • El BBC World Service transmite en muchos idiomas alrededor del mundo.
    • BBC — radiodifusora de servicio público, financiada por la TV licence fee, fundada en 1922
    • BBC World Service transmite en muchos idiomas
    • Otras emisoras: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • Sir David Attenborough es famoso por presentar documentales de naturaleza.
    • BBC — radiodifusora de servicio público, financiada por la TV licence fee, fundada en 1922
    • BBC World Service transmite en muchos idiomas
    • Otras emisoras: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky

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