Worldwide radio service. Originally founded as the BBC Empire Service for English speakers across the British Empire.
In 1938, foreign languages were introduced, and the name of the station was changed to BBC Overseas Services. In 1965 it became the BBC World Service and currently (2022) transmits in 40+ languages.
While the plaque is in Market Place the building occupied by the BBC also had the address 200 Oxford Street.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
BBC Overseas Services
{Next to the BBC crest with the motto, 'Nation shall speak peace unto nation'...
Actor. Born Richard David Briers at the Nelson Hospital in Merton. After many stage appearances, he came to national recognition in the television sitcom 'Marriage Lines'. He is however best rememb...
Radio comedian. Â Born Liverpool. Â Best known for the BBC radio show "ITMA -Â It's that man again".
British television's first national breakfast television programme, Produced by the BBC it was revolutionary for the time, mixing hard news with light-hearted features. The presenters, typically wo...
Television and film producer. Born Malcolm Gordon Craddock, London. Began making films while at university. Produced TV commercials for 14 years. Co-founder of Picture Palace, the television produc...
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