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5. 8.1.3.1 8.1.8.1 THINK! Why is the BBC a 'symbol of national identity' for British people?

What is the BBC?

The BBC was founded in 1922, almost 100 years ago, and it is the oldest national broadcaster in the world. Since then it has become a trusted news source for people everywhere and a symbol of national identity for British people. Broadcasting on radio, television and online, it is also the largest broadcaster in the world. Nowadays, BBC programmes are shown all over the world. hurried to buy television sets to watch the live broadcast of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This event, unified the whole nation and made the BBC an even stronger part of the British national identity.

BBC programmes

The BBC is well-known for its news reports and its current affairs programming, which help people keep up with what is happening both in the UK and abroad. However, the BBC is not just about the news. It also produces an exciting range of dramas, sitcoms and game shows as well as hundreds of educational documentaries, where viewers can learn about topics such as nature, music, sports and science.

Unifying the nation

The first BBC broadcasts were on the radio, but after World War II it started broadcasting on television. At the time, many people didn't think that television would ever become popular! But in 1953, thousands of families

5 Почему BBC является «символом национальной идентичности» для британцев?

Ответ:

The BBC is a symbol of national identity for British people because it is the world's oldest national broadcaster and a trusted news source. It has a long history of unifying the nation, a key example being the 1953 broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which brought people together. This event made the BBC an even stronger part of British national identity.

Перевод: BBC является символом национальной идентичности для британцев, потому что это старейшая в мире национальная вещательная компания и надежный источник новостей. У нее долгая история объединения нации, ключевым примером чего является трансляция коронации королевы Елизаветы II в 1953 году, которая сплотила людей. Это событие сделало BBC еще более значимой частью британской национальной идентичности.