FAQs
Ads enable us to generate income to help fund BBC services and make them available to you outside the UK. If you are in the UK and you can see Ads, or if you're outside the UK and you've seen what you believe to be inappropriate Ads on the International Services, please read this FAQ for advice.
Why does BBC website default to BBC com? ›
Using your IP address, the BBC assume you are in the country allocated to that IP range. Generally, then, if you are outside the UK you will be redirected to bbc.com. However, if you use a VPN, you can usually specify an IP address from whichever country you choose - if you specify the UK, you will see bbc.co.uk.
Does the BBC use advertising? ›
Funding. The BBC domestic television channels do not broadcast advertisem*nts; they are instead funded by a television licence fee which TV viewers are required to pay annually.
Why has the BBC website changed? ›
We've redesigned the website to make it easier to read, watch and find more from the BBC.
What does the BBC website do? ›
It is a large network of websites including such high-profile sites as BBC News and Sport, the on-demand video and radio services branded BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, the children's sites CBBC and CBeebies, and learning services such as Bitesize and Own It.
Why is BBC website showing adverts? ›
If you access the BBC website or the BBC News and Sport Apps from outside the UK (the “International Services”), you will see commercial advertising, content recommendations, and advertiser microsites (“Ads”). Ads enable us to generate income to help fund BBC services and make them available to you outside the UK.
Why is the BBC website asking me to register? ›
Signing in unlocks a BBC that's personalised to you. And as a public service, it allows us to check we're making something for everyone.
Why does the BBC website keep asking about cookies? ›
For example, to enable you to navigate the service, to remember your cookie preferences, to keep our service secure and for system administration, such as preventing fraudulent or disruptive activity. Without these cookies the service may not operate as it should and so these are not optional.
Who is the target audience of the BBC? ›
BBC Radio 1 is aimed at a younger audience of 15-29-year-olds, playing popular music across a variety of genres. It is also known for its engaging presenters and lively entertainment shows. BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3 both target an older audience of 35-54-year-olds but with different programming.
Who funds BBC media? ›
We are grateful to the wide range of funders, including national governments, the UN and other international organisations, foundations, corporate partners and private individuals who support us.
Specific changes taking place in April 2024: There is no longer a separate schedule for BBC Radio 4 LW. The BBC is encouraging listeners to transition to alternative platforms. The same content will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on FM, DAB, BBC Sounds, Digital TV.
What has happened to BBC channels? ›
From January 8th Starting in 2024, the BBC will end all SD broadcasts on satellite. The BBC is replacing its standard definition (SD) broadcasts on satellite with high definition (HD) versions. Will you be affected by the switch to HD?
What has happened to BBC News? ›
The BBC has announced its intention to bring BBC News in the UK and World News together into a single TV channel called BBC News. 2 This is expected to happen in April 2023 and will broadcast around the world – from London during UK daytime hours, then Singapore and Washington DC.
Who is BBC owned by? ›
The BBC is a state owned public broadcasting company and operates under a royal charter. The charter is the constitutional basis for the BBC, and sets out the BBC's Object, Mission and Public Purposes.
Where does BBC get its information? ›
BBC Monitoring, based in Caversham in southern England, selects and translates information from radio, television, press, news agencies and the Internet from 150 countries in more than 70 languages. All financial data carried by the BBC News website enjoy indicative status only.
What type of source is BBC website? ›
The BBC News website is the internet arm of the biggest broadcasting newsgatherer in the world.
How do I change my location on BBC website? ›
BBC iPlayer website
On the website on your computer, mobile or tablet, the Change Location option is located at the bottom left of the BBC iPlayer homepage. Having trouble setting your location on the website? If you haven't accepted cookies for the BBC website, we won't be able to remember your location settings.
How to access bbc.co.uk from the US? ›
How to watch BBC iPlayer outside UK
- Choose a VPN provider and set the VPN connection up on your router or your computer. We recommend NordVPN.
- Open the VPN app on your device.
- Choose a server from the UK from the provided list.
- Open your BBC iPlayer app or go to bbc.co.uk to watch your favorite show.
BBC website changes from www.bbc.co.uk to www.bbc.com.
