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Inside the BBC

Look at the BBC website on the “Inside the BBC” section and make notes on the following: 

1. How did the BBC develop historically? Create a brief timeline 
2. What is Public Service Broadcasting? 
3. How is the BBC structured? 
4. What is the Licence Fee, how is it collected and how is it used?
 5. Why does this make the BBC different?

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