Strictly Come Dancing is the most popular entertainment show on British television, with over 19 series so far – the 2021 series addressed new milestones for both disability and sexuality inclusion, bringing greater representation than ever to the dance floor.
The BBC provides unrivalled local, regional, national and international news and current affairs. We remain the most trusted source of news in the UK and the most trusted international news broadcaster, playing a role against the threat of misinformation.
Amol Rajan, BBC radio broadcaster.
Green Planet, our landmark nature series created with Sir David Attenborough, was watched by 30% of the UK - 18.5m people. It encouraged audiences to value the environment more and inspire them to take action. And it has an IMDB score of 9.2 out of 10. That’s content with impact.
David Attenborough, BBC broadcaster.
We run 10 UK-wide radio networks, 43 regional & local stations, and the World Service globally. In the UK 62% of adults listen to BBC Radio each week. The Sounds app had 1.5 bn plays last year. And we provide the best live music broadcasting in the UK.
Clara Amfo, BBC radio broadcaster.Our unique mission and purpose serves our audiences – in the UK and globally – with high-quality, impartial output and services which inform, educate and entertain. We push boundaries, challenge thinking and produce content that people love. In the UK, BBC Public Service is mainly funded by the licence fee, but we also have commercial and global activities. BBC Studios is our largest commercial operation.
Our BBC Public Service is funded by the licence fee to deliver value for all audiences. The BBC delivers a huge portfolio of national, regional and local TV, radio and digital services in the UK, and the BBC World Service in over 40 languages. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BBC PUBLIC SERVICE >
BBC Studios is the largest of our commercial operations. Fuelled by creativity, it is the most awarded UK production company and a world-class distributor. Studios’ profits go back to Public Service to help make more great programmes. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BBC STUDIOS >
“The BBC is a positive force for the UK and the world. We are impartial, innovative and creative, and we constantly look to the future. We are for everyone which means we need the best people from all backgrounds to work for us, as we evolve into a truly digital first media organisation.”
– Tim Davie, Director General, BBC
“Working alongside the BBC during my apprenticeship has been amazing. The team and people I have met have been so comforting and I feel very supported.”
Jemma Nash
— Digital Marketing Apprentice, BBC Public Service
“I love that my job has given me the opportunity to meet and network with some amazing people and learn from the best talent in the industry.”
Orlando Turner
— AV Systems Engineer, BBC Studios
"I am able to forget my physical limitations at the bbc because I am regarded as a colleague and a team member before I am seen as being disabled.”
Natalie Preston and Faye
— Researcher, Documentaries
