SP
I think I'm right in saying that Elstree D isn't much smaller than TC1 in terms of usable area due to the retractable seating in TC1?
CA
They'll probably go to Elstree Studios like the other BBC shiny floor shows Lets Dance for Comic Relief and the Voice Uk live.
. I can imagine what will happen is for shows like Strictly and Comic Relief, which require a big studio, .
They'll probably go to Elstree Studios like the other BBC shiny floor shows Lets Dance for Comic Relief and the Voice Uk live.
KE
They'll probably go to Elstree Studios like the other BBC shiny floor shows Lets Dance for Comic Relief and the Voice Uk live.
There's also BBC Studios and Post Production, which hires out the studios at BBC Television Centre, often to other broadcasters, which is still keeping Television Centre's studios very busy. Unless they find a new home, I think it's likely that they will maintain a presence at Television Centre (their only other facilities are at BBC Elstree and Bristol Paintworks). I think it's highly unlikely that the BBC would just wind up a large part of a commercial subsidiary which is likely to be profitable.
. I can imagine what will happen is for shows like Strictly and Comic Relief, which require a big studio, .
They'll probably go to Elstree Studios like the other BBC shiny floor shows Lets Dance for Comic Relief and the Voice Uk live.
There's also BBC Studios and Post Production, which hires out the studios at BBC Television Centre, often to other broadcasters, which is still keeping Television Centre's studios very busy. Unless they find a new home, I think it's likely that they will maintain a presence at Television Centre (their only other facilities are at BBC Elstree and Bristol Paintworks). I think it's highly unlikely that the BBC would just wind up a large part of a commercial subsidiary which is likely to be profitable.
SP
or go single camera as per Points of View?
Ray Snoddy has just announced on Newswatch that the programme is moving to Broadcasting House after next week.
Perhaps we'll get to see one of the new studios in action - unless this timing coincides with a summer break?
Perhaps we'll get to see one of the new studios in action - unless this timing coincides with a summer break?
or go single camera as per Points of View?
MA
or go single camera as per Points of View?
Newswatch will be on a Summer break until Spetember
Marcus
Founding member
Ray Snoddy has just announced on Newswatch that the programme is moving to Broadcasting House after next week.
Perhaps we'll get to see one of the new studios in action - unless this timing coincides with a summer break?
Perhaps we'll get to see one of the new studios in action - unless this timing coincides with a summer break?
or go single camera as per Points of View?
Newswatch will be on a Summer break until Spetember
DO
Generally the best way of managing asbestos is to leave it alone. So unless you're doing some major work, it doesn't get touched. If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish, they will have to deal with the asbestos, whereas the BBC just doing office repaints, or moving the odd partition wall (general office refurbishments) will have been able to leave it alone. Areas of the building which have had more major work done will probably have had it dealt with, but that won't have been to the whole building.
It seems the old place is going through asbestos removal work, although I'm surprised something like that hadn't been done a lot sooner, like perhaps several years ago, long before the BBC had plans to sell up and move out.
Generally the best way of managing asbestos is to leave it alone. So unless you're doing some major work, it doesn't get touched. If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish, they will have to deal with the asbestos, whereas the BBC just doing office repaints, or moving the odd partition wall (general office refurbishments) will have been able to leave it alone. Areas of the building which have had more major work done will probably have had it dealt with, but that won't have been to the whole building.
DJ
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
MW
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
Why keep a building that's falling apart going that's of no cultural significance and is merely too big for anything? Prime land is Oxford Road...
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
Why keep a building that's falling apart going that's of no cultural significance and is merely too big for anything? Prime land is Oxford Road...
DO
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
Why keep a building that's falling apart going that's of no cultural significance and is merely too big for anything? Prime land is Oxford Road...
I would imagine the final decision on whether to demolish would be based on whether anyone wants to rent/lease the current building, and if so, how much they're willing to pay. If the numbers aren't good enough, the bulldozers will move in. It's not like is an architectural wonder, or the only building of its type left, so why should it be saved. Just because it was used by North West Tonight and Red Dwarf isn't a reason to keep an ugly, old, tatty building.
Although, if Park Hill flats can be listed, there's hope for everyone wanting to save 'orrid buildings!
If the new owners of the building are going to refurbish or demolish , they will have to deal with the asbestos . . .
I hope the new owners of the former BBC Manchester HQ choose the first option, rather than the second. It would be
a shame for (the building formerly known as) New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road to be razed to the ground for yet another needless, faceless block of posh flats that most average people cannot possibly afford to rent or buy.
Why keep a building that's falling apart going that's of no cultural significance and is merely too big for anything? Prime land is Oxford Road...
I would imagine the final decision on whether to demolish would be based on whether anyone wants to rent/lease the current building, and if so, how much they're willing to pay. If the numbers aren't good enough, the bulldozers will move in. It's not like is an architectural wonder, or the only building of its type left, so why should it be saved. Just because it was used by North West Tonight and Red Dwarf isn't a reason to keep an ugly, old, tatty building.
Although, if Park Hill flats can be listed, there's hope for everyone wanting to save 'orrid buildings!
IS
Yep, it's coming down, consent for demolition was given last month
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/Property/BBC-Site-On-Oxford-Road-Plans-Announced
http://www.manchesteratmipim.com/news/realty-estates-unveils-proposed-major-mixed-use-plans-for-former-bbc-site.aspx
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/Property/BBC-Site-On-Oxford-Road-Plans-Announced
http://www.manchesteratmipim.com/news/realty-estates-unveils-proposed-major-mixed-use-plans-for-former-bbc-site.aspx