The locations include four in Yorkshire that are considered key to the BBC’s identity and heritage
AdvertisementMore light-hearted is the inclusion of Nora Batty’s Steps in Holmfirth – the quintessential Yorkshire market town that was the major filming location for the gentle long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. The much-loved character Nora Batty would often berate the local menfolk from her front steps.
The fourth and least known Yorkshire location is 26-27 Bishop Lane in Hull – where in 1924, the BBC set up the city’s first local radio station, 6KH, from a studio in an old warehouse. It broadcast its own programmes as well as central content, including lectures, children’s shows and gardening tips.
Historic England chief executive Duncan Wilson said: “This is a great opportunity to discover the influential BBC buildings and places on your doorstep. In 100 years, the BBC invented and then transformed the broadcast landscape; keeping us up to date with the latest news and making us laugh and cry with their comedy and drama programmes.”
BBC head of history Robert Seatter added: “In our centenary year, we are delighted to explore the BBC’s presence across the UK, from Poldark at Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall to DI Perez’s house at the Lodberries, Shetland. Along with popular TV locations, we showcase our BBC buildings and engineering centres that have become landmarks on and off screen, entering directly into the nation’s living rooms and connecting us with the wider world.
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