Television Centre, formerly known as BBC Television Centre, is a building complex in White City, West London, which was the headquarters of BBC Television from 1960 to 2013, when BBC Television moved to Broadcasting House. After a refurbishment, the complex reopened in 2017, providing a mix of residential apartments, retail outlets, office s…
Television Centre, formerly known as BBC Television Centre, is a building complex in White City, West London, which was the headquarters of BBC Television from 1960 to 2013, when BBC Television moved to Broadcasting House. After a refurbishment, the complex reopened in 2017, providing a mix of residential apartments, retail outlets, office space, and three studios operated by BBC Studioworks for TV production. The first BBC staff moved into the Scenery Block in 1953, and the centre was officially opened on 29 June 1960. It is one of the most readily recognisable facilities of its type, having appeared as the backdrop for many BBC programmes. Parts of the building are Grade II listed, including the central ring and Studio 1.
Architectural style: Minimalist
Location: West side of Wood Lane (A219) in White City, opposite Wood Lane tube station
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
Completed: 29 June 1960
Former names: BBC Television Centre
Owner: BBC (1949–2013) · AIMCo (2013–present)
Alternative names: BBC Studioworks' Television Centre
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