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56de66ce4396321400ee288c | Where was the BBC's second studio located? | 16 Portland Place, London | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC began its own regular television programming from the basement of Broadcasting House, London, on 22 August 1932. The studio moved to larger quarters in 16 Portland Place, London, in February 1934, and continued broadcasting the 30-line images, carried by telephone line to the medium wave ... |
56de66ce4396321400ee288d | When did the BBC first change studios? | February 1934 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC began its own regular television programming from the basement of Broadcasting House, London, on 22 August 1932. The studio moved to larger quarters in 16 Portland Place, London, in February 1934, and continued broadcasting the 30-line images, carried by telephone line to the medium wave ... |
56de679e4396321400ee2893 | Where did the BBC continue broadcasting from in October of 1936? | Alexandra Palace | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAfter a series of test transmissions and special broadcasts that began in August, regular BBC television broadcasts officially resumed on 1 October 1936, from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London, which housed two studios, various scenery stores, make-up areas, dressing rooms, offices, ... |
56de679e4396321400ee2894 | What frequency band was used by the BBC starting in 1936? | VHF | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAfter a series of test transmissions and special broadcasts that began in August, regular BBC television broadcasts officially resumed on 1 October 1936, from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London, which housed two studios, various scenery stores, make-up areas, dressing rooms, offices, ... |
56de679e4396321400ee2895 | How many lines did the Baird transmission contain? | 240 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAfter a series of test transmissions and special broadcasts that began in August, regular BBC television broadcasts officially resumed on 1 October 1936, from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London, which housed two studios, various scenery stores, make-up areas, dressing rooms, offices, ... |
56de679e4396321400ee2896 | How many lines did the Marconi-EMI transmission contain? | 405 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAfter a series of test transmissions and special broadcasts that began in August, regular BBC television broadcasts officially resumed on 1 October 1936, from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London, which housed two studios, various scenery stores, make-up areas, dressing rooms, offices, ... |
56de679e4396321400ee2897 | On what days did the BBC provide regular broadcasts? | Monday to Saturday | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAfter a series of test transmissions and special broadcasts that began in August, regular BBC television broadcasts officially resumed on 1 October 1936, from a converted wing of Alexandra Palace in London, which housed two studios, various scenery stores, make-up areas, dressing rooms, offices, ... |
56de69b84396321400ee28a7 | For how long did the BBC alternate different broadcasting systems? | six months | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe two systems were to run on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior,... |
56de69b84396321400ee28a8 | What kind of camera was used to broadcast live shows under the Baird system? | Farnsworth image dissector | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe two systems were to run on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior,... |
56de69b84396321400ee28a9 | When was the Baird system officially abandoned? | 13 February 1937 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe two systems were to run on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior,... |
56de6a2e4396321400ee28ad | How far from its studio could the BBC's broadcast originally reach? | 40 kilometres | [
"BBC_Television\n\nInitially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could be picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a Briti... |
56de6a2e4396321400ee28ae | In what year were BBC broadcasts seen in the United States? | 1938 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nInitially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could be picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a Briti... |
56de6a2e4396321400ee28af | What company did the U.S. engineers who saw the BBC broadcast work for? | RCA | [
"BBC_Television\n\nInitially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could be picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a Briti... |
56de6a2e4396321400ee28b0 | What did the RCA employees use in order to receive the BBC signal? | a British television set | [
"BBC_Television\n\nInitially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could be picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a Briti... |
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b944 | Where was the BBC's transmitter located in 1930? | Brookmans Park | [
"BBC_Television\n\nMechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a regular schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now k... |
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b945 | When did the BBC start broadcasting under the name BBC One? | 2 August 1932 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nMechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a regular schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now k... |
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b946 | What was the title of the first show seen on the BBC? | Opening of the BBC Television Service | [
"BBC_Television\n\nMechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a regular schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now k... |
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b947 | Which members of British royalty were seen on the BBC in May of 1937? | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth | [
"BBC_Television\n\nMechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a regular schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now k... |
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b948 | When did the BBC cease broadcasts due to World War II? | September 1939 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nMechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a regular schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now k... |
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b954 | What did the British fear could provide guidance to the German air force? | VHF transmissions | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with little warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and ... |
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b955 | What part of the military did many people working for the BBC end up serving in? | the radar programme | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with little warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and ... |
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b956 | What was the final thing shown on the BBC before it was shut down for the war? | Mickey's Gala Premier | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with little warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and ... |
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b957 | When did most people mistakenly remember the last broadcast as having ended? | before the end of the cartoon | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with little warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and ... |
56de79d34396321400ee293b | How many TVs were made between 1936 and the start of the war in 1939? | 18,999 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAccording to figures from Britain's Radio Manufacturers Association, 18,999 television sets had been manufactured from 1936 to September 1939, when production was halted by the war."
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56de7a464396321400ee293f | Who was the first person to speak on BBC when it was turned back on following World War II? | Jasmine Bligh | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you remember me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?]... |
56de7a464396321400ee2940 | On what date did BBC return to the air after World War II? | 7 June 1946 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you remember me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?]... |
56de7a464396321400ee2941 | In the decade following the war, where did a large portion of the BBC move to? | Lime Grove Studios | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you remember me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?]... |
56de7a464396321400ee2942 | What character was featured in the cartoon aired the day BBC broadcasting was restored? | Mickey Mouse | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you remember me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?]... |
56de7aaa4396321400ee2947 | What city received BBC signals starting in 1949? | Birmingham | [
"BBC_Television\n\nPostwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]"
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56de7aaa4396321400ee2948 | Which facility brought the BBC's transmissions to Birmingham? | Sutton Coldfield transmitting station | [
"BBC_Television\n\nPostwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]"
] |
56de7aaa4396321400ee2949 | What kind of image was broadcasted by the BBC by the mid-'50s? | 405-line interlaced image | [
"BBC_Television\n\nPostwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]"
] |
56de7aaa4396321400ee294a | On what frequency band was the BBC broadcasting in thie 1950s? | VHF | [
"BBC_Television\n\nPostwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]"
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56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b972 | What was the name of the BBC changed to in 1960? | BBC tv | [
"BBC_Television\n\nTelevision transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed \"BBC tv\" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a wide range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the ... |
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b973 | What was the BBC's main competitor? | ITV | [
"BBC_Television\n\nTelevision transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed \"BBC tv\" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a wide range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the ... |
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b974 | What program debuted on November 23, 1963? | Doctor Who | [
"BBC_Television\n\nTelevision transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed \"BBC tv\" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a wide range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the ... |
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b975 | Where did the BBC broadcast from following World War II? | Alexandra Palace | [
"BBC_Television\n\nTelevision transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed \"BBC tv\" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a wide range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the ... |
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97a | What was the first station launched after the original BBC? | ITV | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to provide more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected muc... |
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97b | What was the third network started in the UK? | BBC2 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to provide more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected muc... |
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97c | What prevented BBC2 from broadcasting on its scheduled launch date? | massive power failure | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to provide more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected muc... |
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97d | Where was the cause of the power outage? | Battersea Power Station | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to provide more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected muc... |
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97e | Who served as MC for the first BBC2 broadcast? | Denis Tuohy | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to provide more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected muc... |
56de7dd64396321400ee2969 | What was the first station to show programs in color? | BBC Two | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to broadcast regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 Novemb... |
56de7dd64396321400ee296a | When did the other two major British stations start color programming? | 15 November 1969 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to broadcast regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 Novemb... |
56de7dd64396321400ee296b | What types of programs were not shown on BBC Two? | soap opera or standard news programming | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to broadcast regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 Novemb... |
56de7dd64396321400ee296c | Who was the first controller of BBC2? | Sir David Attenborough | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to broadcast regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 Novemb... |
56de7dd64396321400ee296d | What kinds of programs did Attenborough favor? | documentaries | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to broadcast regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 Novemb... |
56de7e1d4396321400ee2973 | When was the first broadcast of Tom and Jerry on BBC One? | 1967 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000."
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56de7e1d4396321400ee2974 | When was the final broadcast of Tom and Jerry? | 2000 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000."
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56de7e1d4396321400ee2975 | How many episodes of Tom and Jerry were shown in the evenings? | 2 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000."
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56de7e1d4396321400ee2976 | On what channel was Tom and Jerry sometimes shown in the mornings? | CBBC | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000."
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56de7eb84396321400ee297b | Which group did David Attenborough join while on sabbatical? | BBC Natural History Unit | [
"BBC_Television\n\nDavid Attenborough was later granted sabbatical leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life... |
56de7eb84396321400ee297c | When did the BBC Natural History Unit come into existence? | the 1950s | [
"BBC_Television\n\nDavid Attenborough was later granted sabbatical leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life... |
56de7eb84396321400ee297d | What are some shows that Attenborough created with the BBC Natural History Unit? | Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, The Blue Planet, The Life of Mammals, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet | [
"BBC_Television\n\nDavid Attenborough was later granted sabbatical leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life... |
56de81084396321400ee2989 | How many different areas does BBC One accommodate with customized broadcasting? | fifteen | [
"BBC_Television\n\nNational and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to produce local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of l... |
56de81084396321400ee298a | Which parts of the UK have more control over their BBC broadcasts? | Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland | [
"BBC_Television\n\nNational and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to produce local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of l... |
56de81084396321400ee298b | Who hosts shows on BBC broadcasts outside of England? | local announcers | [
"BBC_Television\n\nNational and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to produce local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of l... |
56de81084396321400ee298c | What kind of coverage might take precedence over standard BBC programming? | major local events | [
"BBC_Television\n\nNational and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to produce local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of l... |
56de818dcffd8e1900b4b998 | What is the name of a political show shown on BBC in Northern Ireland? | Give My Head Peace | [
"BBC_Television\n\nProgrammes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to cater for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audie... |
56de818dcffd8e1900b4b999 | What is the name of a Scottish soap opera? | River City | [
"BBC_Television\n\nProgrammes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to cater for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audie... |
56de818dcffd8e1900b4b99a | What language does BBC Scotland provide programming for? | Gaelic | [
"BBC_Television\n\nProgrammes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to cater for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audie... |
56de818dcffd8e1900b4b99b | What is a well-known Gaelic program? | Eòrpa and Dè a-nis? | [
"BBC_Television\n\nProgrammes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to cater for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audie... |
56de818dcffd8e1900b4b99c | What is the name of a show from Northern Ireland broadcast all over the United Kingdom? | Patrick Kielty Almost Live | [
"BBC_Television\n\nProgrammes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to cater for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audie... |
56de822bcffd8e1900b4b9a2 | How much of its programming must the BBC obtain from other content producers? | 25% | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary social dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production ... |
56de822bcffd8e1900b4b9a4 | What is a popular American show that was shown on the BBC? | The Simpsons | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary social dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production ... |
56de822bcffd8e1900b4b9a5 | What is a television show from Australia that was shown on the BBC? | Neighbours | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary social dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production ... |
56de826ccffd8e1900b4b9ac | What kind of service was Ceefax? | teletext | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to view textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi se... |
56de826ccffd8e1900b4b9ad | When was Ceefax launched? | 1974 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to view textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi se... |
56de826ccffd8e1900b4b9ae | What is the modern replacement for Ceefax? | BBCi | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to view textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi se... |
56de83354396321400ee29b1 | When did the BBC say it would start using a satellite to transit its signal? | May 2003 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to transmit all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £... |
56de83354396321400ee29b2 | What was the name of the satellite from which the BBC's signal was sent? | Astra 2D satellite | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to transmit all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £... |
56de83354396321400ee29b3 | Due to delays, when was the actual date of the BBC's move to satellite broadcasts? | 14 July | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to transmit all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £... |
56de83354396321400ee29b4 | How much money was the move to satellite worth to the station over the following half decade? | £85 million | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to transmit all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £... |
56de83cecffd8e1900b4b9c0 | With the right tools, what area could get free BBC broadcasts from Astra 2D? | Western Europe | [
"BBC_Television\n\nWhile the \"footprint\" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to receive BBC channels \"free-to-air\" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns... |
56de83cecffd8e1900b4b9c1 | What are some entities that have taken issue with the possibility that BBC programming was being viewed for free? | Hollywood studios and sporting organisations | [
"BBC_Television\n\nWhile the \"footprint\" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to receive BBC channels \"free-to-air\" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns... |
56de83cecffd8e1900b4b9c2 | On what service were some shows removed as a result of issues over rights? | Sky Digital | [
"BBC_Television\n\nWhile the \"footprint\" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to receive BBC channels \"free-to-air\" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns... |
56de83cecffd8e1900b4b9c3 | What are two specific broadcasts suspended on Sky Digital? | Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup football | [
"BBC_Television\n\nWhile the \"footprint\" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to receive BBC channels \"free-to-air\" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns... |
56de848f4396321400ee29c9 | When was the 50th anniversary of BBC news broadcasts? | 5 July 2004 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of significant eve... |
56de848f4396321400ee29ca | On what form of media was a retrospective of the BBC's news broadcasts released to commemorate its 50th anniversary? | DVD | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of significant eve... |
56de848f4396321400ee29cb | In what format were the BBC's first new bulletins shown? | Newsreel | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of significant eve... |
56de848f4396321400ee29cc | What reality series was awarded a BAFTA in 2005? | Little Angels | [
"BBC_Television\n\nOn 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of significant eve... |
56de84e34396321400ee29d7 | Who was the leader of BBC Television in 2006? | Jana Bennett | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology."
] |
56de84e34396321400ee29d8 | What did BBC Television get absorbed into? | BBC Vision | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology."
] |
56de84e34396321400ee29d9 | What caused the move of BBC Television into the BBC VIsion unit? | the onset of new media outlets and technology | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology."
] |
56de85214396321400ee29dd | When did the BBC start exploring the use of internet streaming? | 2008 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 2008, the BBC began experimenting with live streaming of certain channels in the UK, and in November 2008, all standard BBC television channels were made available to watch online."
] |
56de85214396321400ee29de | When was full coverage of the BBC's standard programming launched in online stream format? | November 2008 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn 2008, the BBC began experimenting with live streaming of certain channels in the UK, and in November 2008, all standard BBC television channels were made available to watch online."
] |
56de858d4396321400ee29e3 | As of early 2016, what BBC show has been sold outside of the country the most times? | Keeping Up Appearances | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters."
] |
56de858d4396321400ee29e4 | How many sales of Keeping Up Appearances have been made to non-British buyers? | nearly 1000 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters."
] |
56de858d4396321400ee29e5 | Who announced the status of Keeping Up Appearances as the most exported BBC show? | BBC Worldwide | [
"BBC_Television\n\nIn February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters."
] |
56de85e94396321400ee29ea | How often are people required to remit the TV license fee? | annually | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC domestic television channels do not broadcast advertisements; they are instead funded by a television licence fee which TV viewers are required to pay annually. This includes viewers who watch real-time streams of the BBC's channels online or via their mobile phone. The BBC's internationa... |
56de85e94396321400ee29eb | How do the BBC's non-domestic channels generate revenue? | advertisements and subscription | [
"BBC_Television\n\nThe BBC domestic television channels do not broadcast advertisements; they are instead funded by a television licence fee which TV viewers are required to pay annually. This includes viewers who watch real-time streams of the BBC's channels online or via their mobile phone. The BBC's internationa... |
56de86914396321400ee29f9 | When did BBC Vision change back to BBC Television? | 2013 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAs a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, ... |
56de86914396321400ee29fa | Who is the current head of BBC Television? | Danny Cohen | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAs a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, ... |
56de86914396321400ee29fb | What are the four responsibilities of BBC Television? | commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting | [
"BBC_Television\n\nAs a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, ... |
56de86d2cffd8e1900b4b9e0 | When did BBC Japan begin broadcasting? | December 2004 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Japanese distributor folded."
] |
56de86d2cffd8e1900b4b9e1 | When did BBC Japan shut down? | April 2006 | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Japanese distributor folded."
] |
56de86d2cffd8e1900b4b9e2 | What was the genre of BBC Japan? | general entertainment | [
"BBC_Television\n\nBBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Japanese distributor folded."
] |
56de6331cffd8e1900b4b850 | What's Arnold Schwarzenegger's birth date? | July 30, 1947 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th G... |
56de6331cffd8e1900b4b851 | What's Arnold Schwarzenegger's middle name? | Alois | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th G... |
56de6331cffd8e1900b4b852 | How many terms did Schwarzenegger serve as California's governor? | two | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nArnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th G... |
56de64f9cffd8e1900b4b858 | How old was Schwarzenegger when he started bodybuilding? | 15 | [
"Arnold_Schwarzenegger\n\nSchwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to win the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely conside... |
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