BBC heritage trail to start at Television Centre

'One of the first purpose-built television complexes in the world'. The wording on the blue plaque, unveiled on Thursday 23 April, celebrates Television Centre in West London. It is the first in a series of six sites across London, all of which represent a key moment in the UK's broadcasting history, that will be adorned with a commemorative plaque as part of the BBC heritage trail.

Accompanied by Sir Bruce Forsyth and current Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Director-General Tony Hall revealed the plans for the heritage trail at an event held at TVC to welcome BBC Worldwide to their new home.

Hall said "Television Centre is an iconic building. Countless legendary programmes were created here – and it’s great to see our BBC Worldwide team in such an inspiring new space. We want to celebrate its re-opening with everyone, so we’re launching a brand new historical plaque trail – starting here, and working its way across the capital."

The other sites on the trail will be revealed in the coming months. I was wondering if maybe Nelson Mandela House in Peckham (Only Fools and Horses) might make the list?

Jen Macro is Digital Content Producer, About the BBC website and Blog.

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