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Wander the corridors, visit the studios, spot celebs, rummage around the dressing rooms and star in your own recording on a tour of the iconic BBC Television Centre. Founded in 1922, the world's largest broadcasting corporation still records much of its television output from this base at White City. Primarily an operational building, tours are arranged around the broadcasting activities of the day, so change from one day to the next, but will include a trip to the newsroom, weather studio, famous doughnut and a number of recording studios. Keep an eye out for famous faces and for TC1, the largest television studio in Europe TC1 is responsible for recording some of the world's most famous TV programmes including 'Fawlty Towers', 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' and 'Doctor Who'. Visitors will also get the chance to fiddle around in an interactive studio in front or behind the camera. Everyone has their own experience of the BBC. From Janet Ellis frolicking in the Blue Peter garden and Oasis performing in the Top of the Pops studio, to Moira Stewart reading the 6 o'clock News or Michael Fish describing the weather, TVC is responsible for a number of historic recordings and for broadcasting a wealth of shared images and experiences that evoke passionate nostalgia in people from around the world. It's fascinating to step inside a building which is responsible for helping create a common memory. Tours are for nine year olds and over and last between one and a half and two hours.Best for:
Celeb spotting and studios, cameras, dressing rooms and broadcasting divas.
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BBC Television Centre TourBBC Television Centre TourWander the corridors, visit the studios, spot celebs, rummage around
the dressing rooms and star in your own recording on a tour of the
iconic BBC Television Centre.
Founded in 1922, the world's largest broadcasting corporation still
records much of its television output from this base at White City.
Primarily an operational building, tours ar
1st January
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PRICING £9.50 (Adults), £7 (Students & Children 9+), £8.50 (Concs), £27 (Family)
Wander the corridors, visit the studios, spot celebs, rummage around the dressing rooms and star in your own recording on a tour of the iconic BBC Television Centre. Founded in 1922, the world's largest broadcasting corporation still records much of its television output from this base at White City. Primarily an operational building, tours ar... More about this event
CBBC Interactive TourCBBC Interactive TourVisit the studios where Newsround is recorded and play with the props of your favourite CBBC programmes on the CBBC Interactive Tour behind-the-scenes at BBC Television Centre, the Beeb's White City headquarters. You can visit the garden of the world's longest-running children's television series - we're talking about Blue Peter, of course - get in
1st January
Where:
PRICING £9.50 (Adults), £8.50 (Concs), £7 (Students & Children 7-15), £27 (Family)
Visit the studios where Newsround is recorded and play with the props of your favourite CBBC programmes on the CBBC Interactive Tour behind-the-scenes at BBC Television Centre, the Beeb's White City headquarters. You can visit the garden of the world's longest-running children's television series - we're talking about Blue Peter, of course - get in... More about this event
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BBC Television Centre At the "Doughnut" - the inner courtyard.
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380 Kensington High Street, W148NL | 29 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Attractions > Sights
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 | 1.6 miles from BBC Television Centre
Maggie's Centre next to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith is the first cancer care hospice in England (there are several more in Scotland) for this charitable ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 2.2 miles from BBC Television Centre
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through typhoid ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
5 Golbourne Road, London, Kilburn, London W10 | 30 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Attractions > Museums
6 Wood Lane, London, W12 | 6 minutes from BBC Television Centre
In the shadow of the Westfield Shopping Centre, the £2 million Shepherds Bush Library easily competes with the sharp architectural lines and bright lights of the ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Music House for Children at the Bush Hall offers an array of exciting activities for kids where they get to try their hand at a wide ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
3 Olaf Street, London, W11 | 9 minutes from BBC Television Centre
The Louis T Blouin Foundation, one of the largest not-for-profits in the art world, focuses on exploring the interplay between art and neuroscience. Most famous for ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 26th May to 31st May 2012 - Various Times
Vue Westfield, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, W12 | 6 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 27th May 2012 - 7.30pm
Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Classic country music by the American singer-songwriter....More
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Shepherd's Bush Vue, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush, W12 | 13 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Admiral General Aladeen is the ruler of the fictional Middle Eastern republic of Wadiya and he presides over his people with an iron fist. He temporarily ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London, W12 | 6 minutes from BBC Television Centre
London's biggest shopping centre now has a cinema megaplex to match its size and gradeur in the shape of Vue Westfield, which opened in February 2010. ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
A unique venue whose high ceilings have played host to a wide variety of artists from cabaret to cutting-edge electronica. Built in 1905 as a dance ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
7 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
London's essential theatre for new writing has been the first step into the big time for dozens of Britain's best playwrights. Challenging, disturbing and original works ...More
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 | 2 minutes from BBC Television Centre
At a whopping 150,000 square metres the imposing Westfield Shopping Centre in White City has the dubious honour of being London's largest shopping mall. Opened on ...More
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
Westfield Shopping Centre, London, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Shopping > Florists
491 Latimer Road, London, W10 | 14 minutes from BBC Television Centre
This west London-based florist most famously put together the flowers for The Royal Wedding in 2011. Shane Connolly holds a Royal Warrant awarded to ...More
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London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 | 2 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Of the 47 restaurant options in the giant Westfield shopping mall, Comptoir Libanais offers a healthy choice of Lebanese dishes on The Balcony level, overlooking the ...More
London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
Westfield London, W12 | 5 minutes from BBC Television Centre
With interior designed by Tricia Guild and the expertise of Rolf and Marielle Hiltl, owners of the Hiltl Restaurant in Zurich, this vegetarian restaurant offers something ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
The Loft, Westfield Shopping Centre, London, W12 | 6 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Of all the many burger chains in London, Byron is the least gimmicky and could well be the best. Byron claims to source its beef from ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 | 12 minutes from BBC Television Centre
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, London, W12 | 22 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 34 minutes from BBC Television Centre
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ...More
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London > Leisure > Extreme Sports
Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, W10 | 12 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Probably the best climbing wall in London, with excellent supervision and facilities, and climbs to suit all levels of ability. Be warned - this is an ...More
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K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London, W14 | 16 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
152 Holland Park Avenue, London, Holland Park, London W11 | 16 minutes from BBC Television Centre
A plush and wonderfully relaxing health and beauty centre using the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda. It offers a wide range of treatments including detoxification, herbal ...More
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170 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 9 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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217 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 15 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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119 Portland Road, London, Holland Park, London W11 | 17 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
1 Wood Lane, London, W12 | 6 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Even though this wine bar is practically on the traffic hub of Shepherds Bush green and in the shadow of the mega Westfield Shopping Centre it ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 8 minutes from BBC Television Centre
Bluejay is a very unusual find on this part of the Uxbridge Road, a classy jazz club with a sleek interior, lounge atmosphere and a smart ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
1 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 | 13 minutes from BBC Television Centre
This unique club under Shepherd's Bush Green in a former public toilet has escaped a threatened closure early in 2009. Thanks to the untiring efforts of ...More
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Louise T Blouin Foundation Institute, 3 Olaf Street, London, W11 | 9 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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8 Addison Road, Holland Park, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 22 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, Notting Hill, London W11 | 23 minutes from BBC Television Centre
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What's On Today Near Bbc Television Centre Suzy Bogguss Concerts | On 27th May 2012 Bush Hall 8 minutes walk from Bbc Television Centre Classic country music by the American singer-songwriter....More The Beloved Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 Bush Theatre 8 minutes walk from Bbc Television Centre Acclaimed Palestinian theatre company ShiberHur and the Young Vic arrive at the Bush Theatre with their emotive and tragic take ...More ![]() Portobello Road Market Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 Portobello Road Market 23 minutes walk from Bbc Television Centre The famous Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also antiques shops and temporary ...More Leighton House Museum Tours Tours | Until 31st December 2012 Leighton House Museum 1.29 miles from Bbc Television Centre Explore the former home of classical painter and President of the Royal Academy, Frederic, Lord Leighton, with a tour of ...More Shake Tiger Shake Concerts | On 27th May 2012 The Regent 1.34 miles from Bbc Television Centre Electropop by the London-based group....More Wakin Chau Concerts | On 27th May 2012 Hammersmith Apollo 1.35 miles from Bbc Television Centre Pop from the Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter and actor....More Sunday Sessions Clubbing and Nightlife | On 27th May 2012 Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 1.37 miles from Bbc Television Centre Resident DJs spin soul, house and disco....More Sunday Soul Clubbing and Nightlife | On 27th May 2012 Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 1.37 miles from Bbc Television Centre Resident DJs spin house and soul....More Intermediate Screenprinting: Course Exhibitions | Until 27th May 2012 London Print Studio 1.39 miles from Bbc Television Centre ...More Russell Howard's Good News: Warm Up Show Comedy | Until 27th May 2012 Tabard Theatre 1.54 miles from Bbc Television Centre The stand-up performs new topical material ahead of his BBC3 series....More
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