📙 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

📝 学习笔记

  • BBC 由电视执照费资助。
    • BBC — 公共服务广播公司,由电视执照费资助,成立于1922年
    • BBC World Service 以多种语言广播
    • Other broadcasters: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • BBC 成立于1922年。
    • BBC — 公共服务广播公司,由电视执照费资助,成立于1922年
    • BBC World Service 以多种语言广播
    • Other broadcasters: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • BBC World Service 以多种语言向世界各地广播。
    • BBC — 公共服务广播公司,由电视执照费资助,成立于1922年
    • BBC World Service 以多种语言广播
    • Other broadcasters: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky
  • Sir David Attenborough 以主持自然纪录片而闻名。
    • BBC — 公共服务广播公司,由电视执照费资助,成立于1922年
    • BBC World Service 以多种语言广播
    • Other broadcasters: ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky

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