Ever wondered how much you truly know about the BBC? The British Broadcasting Corporation, a cornerstone of British media, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. It all started with a memo alleging bias at the broadcaster, leading to the resignation of the director-general and the news CEO. One of the controversies involved a video edit of a speech by US President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, the day his supporters stormed the US Capitol. Trump has threatened legal action, and the BBC has apologized but refused to pay compensation. Despite these recent controversies, the BBC has been a trusted fixture in British life for over a century. So, let's test your knowledge with a fun quiz! When was the BBC founded? 1918, 1922, 1930, or 1935? When did the BBC's first television broadcast air? 1926, 1930, 1936, or 1940? What was the name of the first documentary series presented by David Attenborough? World Safari, Natural Wonders, Animal World, or Zoo Quest? Top of the Pops, the longest-running weekly music show, was canceled in 2000, 2006, 2010, or 2016. How old is David Attenborough? 85, 89, 95, or 99? What was the most-watched TV broadcast in British history? The funeral of Princess Diana, the 1966 World Cup Final, PM Boris Johnson's Covid lockdown announcement, or the Euro 2020 Final? In 1953, the BBC included a codeword in a broadcast to signal Britain's support for a coup in Iran, Mexico, Israel, or the United States. What was the average audience size for the finale of this year's Celebrity Traitors? 9.1 million, 11.1 million, 13.1 million, or 15.1 million? Who won Celebrity Traitors? Joe Marler, Stephen Fry, Nick Mohammed, or Alan Carr? And who said, 'BBC News is dying because they are anti-Trump Fake News. Everyone should watch GB NEWS!'? Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, US Vice President JD Vance, US press secretary Karoline Leavitt, or Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Answer all the questions to see your result! You scored out of 10! Turtley Awful, Shell of a bad effort, What are ewe doing? Baaaaaad, Fin-tastic, Flippin' good, Clever cat, Almost purrfect, Top dog, Pawsitively perfect. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone. A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information.
