Channel Information
BBC2 transmits mostly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
BBC Television was the world's first regular high definition television service which began on November 2nd 1936 from Alexandra Palace, London.
BBC2 was launched in 1964, with the rather quirky symbol of Hullaboo and Custard - a kangaroo and its baby. In 1949 the BBC acquired 13.5 acres on the Shepherds Bush site of the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 for their new Television Centre.
Introducing "colour television broadcasts" from November 15th 1969. They have always maintained to be a creative and trusted broadcaster and programme maker. Creating and broadcasting programmes that inform, educate, entertain and enrich peoples lives enables them to satisfy all their audiences and cater for all walks of life.
The BBC also has its own very informative and indepth Online Web Service. This additional service provides the user with quality information on all of their Radio, Terrestrial and Digital channels, providing schedules, debates, articles, competitions, jobs, shops, and much more besides. Visit their site by clicking on the address below.
No channel postal address
No channel e-mail
- Telephone:
- 08700 100 222
- Web Site:
- Click here to visit the BBC 2 North web site
What's on now on BBC 2 North
- Comedy Map of Britain started at 9:40pm
- Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the special places that have inspired and affected our major comic talents. Comic treats include Chris Moyles returning to the local Leeds Radio Station where he learnt his craft - and narrowly avoiding trouble. Mark Thomas harks back to his political roots in a brightly coloured shed and Impressionist Jon Culshaw goes in search of his oldest fan.
View the complete BBC 2 North TV guide
