The BBC has separate divisions and companies which operate at arm's length from the rest of the BBC. They provide commercial services to businesses and consumers and are subject to the BBC’s Fair Trading Commitment and Commercial Policy Guidelines.
Profits are returned to the BBC to help fund public services and keep the licence fee lower than it otherwise would be.
BBC Worldwide Limited
BBC Worldwide Ltd realises the commercial value of BBC programmes and services. It sells programmes and footage, runs commercial TV channels and joint ventures worldwide and produces magazines, books, tapes, DVDs, CDs and other merchandise.
BBC Ventures Group
BBC Ventures Group companies provide media management and distribution services to the BBC and a range of media clients.
BBC Resources
BBC Resources is one of the largest production facilities in the UK offering services which include studios, outside broadcasts, post production, design, costumes and wigs.
BBC Technology
Offers solutions in media, broadcast and interactive applications to the BBC and other companies.
BBC Broadcast
BBC Broadcast offers a comprehensive range of play-out and channel management services across multiple media platforms.
BBC Vecta
BBC Vecta represents the BBC in the commercial exploitation of intellectual property rights. It works with BBC Research and Development to bring the latest broadcast and media technology developments to market.
BBC Monitoring
BBC Monitoring supplies news, information and comment gathered from the mass media around the world.
BBC Research Central
Information, footage, pronunciation, radio and photo research services.
BBC International Unit
Supplies TV facilities to overseas broadcasters transmitting from the UK.
BBC Training & Development
Courses, tailored training and consultancy services to help individuals and companies working in broadcasting and related industries.
beeb.net
Internet access from the BBC.
bbcshop.com
bbccanadashop.com
bbcamericashop.com
Internet shopping services from BBC Worldwide Limited.
