BBC West Branding

The BBC West region, which covers the West of England, was officially launched on March 17, 1957. Here’s how the BBC has looked in the West over the years from it’s headquarters in Bristol.

1957 – 1962

BBC West Ident
BBC West Ident ~ It’s the Bat Wings, from BBC West. They were first Broadcast in 1957 to both Wales and the West of England. Thanks to Andrew Emmerson for contributing the image

1970s

BBC West Clock
BBC West Clock ~ This image of the BBC West clock was taken by DX hobbyist Francois Frappe in 1971. The image was captured from a transmission of the Mendip transmitter.

1974 – 1981

BBC1 West Ident

New, it's not

Quality: ST

circa 1981

Views: 172

Format: 4:3

1981 – 1985

BBC1 West Ident

New, it's not

Quality: ST

4th March 1983

Views: 274

Format: 4:3

1985 – 1991

BBC1 West Ident

New, it's not

Quality: ST

4th July 1991

Views: 174

Format: 4:3

1991 – 1997

2002 – 2006

2006 – 2017

2017 – 2023

BBC Two West Idents