Question 1
In which year was the British Broadcasting Company formed?
- 1922
- 1912
- 1932
- 1942
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1922
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BBC trivia quiz
How well do you really know BBC? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 110 BBC questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the BBC questions cover
- Early Television
- Audio Platform
- Children's TV
- Commercial Arm
- Headquarters
- Streaming
- iPlayer
- BBC Three
- Children
- Digital Channels
- Funding
- HD Channels
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Question 2
Who became the first director-general of the UK public broadcaster in 1927?
- Greg Dyke
- John Reith
- David Attenborough
- Tony Hall
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John Reith
Question 3
What is the name of the central London building that serves as the corporation's headquarters?
- Television Centre
- Alexandra Palace
- Broadcasting House
- Bush House
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Broadcasting House
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How a BBC match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven BBC questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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