BBC Institution Flashcards
1
Q
The BBC was what?
A
The first TV channel to broadcast.
The first TV channel to broadcast a TV game show.
2
Q
What shows do the BBC tend to broadcast?
A
More quiz-style and specific-subject knowledge shows.
Eg University Challenge.
3
Q
What is the longest running show still be broadcast on the BBC?
A
A Question of Sport.
4
Q
When did A Question of Sport begin?
A
1970.
5
Q
Who is the BBC funded by?
A
The License Fee.
6
Q
Why does the BBC have to be carefully?
A
As its funded by the license fee it has to be careful what it does with the public’s money.
7
Q
What are BBC prizes?
A
Prestige of winning.
Minimal cash prizes.
8
Q
The BBC TV game shows are considered to be more what?
A
Highbrow, a certain amount of snobbery compared to those broadcast on commercial channels.
