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The Changing face of BBC Studios
Things are changing at BBC Studios according to studio's
boss Richard Philipps, "The central technical area is not as big as
it was so we can steal space for extra production offices and adjacent areas
for guests to relax" . A recent example is the former TC3 which was
completely gutted last October and installed with a Calrec digital audio
console plus adjacent green rooms and offices, and is now home to Later
with Jools Holland and Top of the Pops among others.
All studios are now simply numbered 0 – 11. "Where
they were all once BBC staff, studio production crews are now more fluid
and often fiercely independent, so the "TC" (Television Centre)
prefix was no longer appropriate" say Philipps. Not only that, but
the closure of other BBC Studios including London Bridge, Manchester,
Pebble Mill and Bristol, has rendered the tag redundant. However, Philipps
says that plans for a purpose-built Studio 12 are due to be announced
soon for what he will only describe as a "very important customer".
"Television centre has been totally rejuvenated
everybody wants to be here again" he claims. Philipps makes the point
that while Elstree works on a long-term service level agreement with scenery
left in situ, television centre is hired on a spot purchase basis. This
is the prevailing business model at most TV studios, including those that
have been part of a broadcast station.
For further information, please contact:
Georgie Hollett, Head of Communications, BBC Studios and Post Production
Tel: +44 (0)20 8624 9495
Mobile : +44 (0) 783484 5612
Email : georgie.hollett@bbc.co.uk
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