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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.

Postal Address:
Television Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ
Telephone:
020 8743 8000
Web Site:
Click here to visit the BBC 2 web site

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What's on now on BBC 2

Stevie Wonder: Live at Last started at July 3rd - 11:35pm
Recorded during a two-night residency at the O2 Arena in London, Live at Last represents a rare opportunity to experience all the energy of a Stevie Wonder concert. An electrifying journey into Wonder's long and successful career, Live at Last includes all his classic hits such as My Cherie Amour, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Superstition, Higher Ground, Living for the City, You are the Sunshine of My Life, I Wish and Isn't She Lovely, performed with his daughter Aisha Morris.

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