BBC Pebble Mill, Birmingham

In 1951, the BBC acquired the lease for the nine-acre Pebble Mill site. A Model of the plans for the new BBC building were drawn up and presented to the UK press in 1962. Building work began in 1967.HRH Princess Anne opened the new Birmingham Broadcasting Centre (Pebble Mill) on the 10th November 1971. It was the first purpose build broadcasting centre in the united kingdom.After just 33 years, the site was demolished and production moved the BBC's new base at The Mailbox in Birmingham city centre.

Miscellaneous images from BBC Pebble Mill

Studio B Control Room
Studio B Control Room ~ The small news studio can be seen in the background.
Television Apparatus Room
Television Apparatus Room
The Communications Centre
The Communications Centre
Oil fired boilers
Oil fired boilers
Staff Restaurant
Staff Restaurant
Studio A
Studio A ~ Viewed from the production control room gallery.
Radio Studio 5
Radio Studio 5 ~ A small talks studio seen from the control cubicle.
Radio Studio 3
Radio Studio 3 ~ The Drama studio with a recording of The Archers in progress. Sound effects facilities including a stair, a door with knockers and a cooker.
Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
BBC In The Midlands
BBC In The Midlands