BBC One

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bbc-one

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operator?British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
2. What is the launch year?1936
3. What is BBC One and when did it first start?BBC One is a TV channel that shows news, shows, and events. It began on November 2, 1936, as the BBC Television Service.
4. How does BBC One get its money?It is mainly funded by the TV licence fee, so it doesn't need advertising money.

Public Service Broadcasting: Broadcasting funded by the public, with a remit to inform, educate, and entertain without commercial influence.
Reach Share: The percentage of the total television audience that watches a particular channel.
Mainstream Programming: Content designed to appeal to a broad audience, covering popular genres and topics.