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The Mailbox is home to the Â鶹Éç in Birmingham.ÌýAfter nearly 33 years, the Â鶹Éç said goodbye to its famous Pebble Mill broadcasting centre, for a new home in the heart of the city centre.

HRH Princess Anne officially opened Â鶹Éç Birmingham at The Mailbox on Thursday 9th September 2004.

So what do we do here in Birmingham?

Network television

Television Dramas such as Doctors and Dalziel & Pascoe are produced in Birmingham.

Because some programmes have special requirements, they are based at the Drama Village on the campus of the University of Birmingham.

There is also a Features & Documentaries department based at The Mailbox, that produce a broad range of Factual programming for the Â鶹Éç, including gardening programmes, Country File, and many others.

Regional & Local Programmes

Local news programme Midlands Today, Inside Out and The Politics Show all come from Â鶹Éç Birmingham.

Network Radio

Birmingham produces a third of Radio 2's output as well as programmes for Radio 4, Radio Five Live and the Asian Network.

Local Radio

Â鶹Éç WM is the local radio station for Birmingham and the Black Country. It is the Â鶹Éç's largest local radio station outside London.

New Media

The England and Â鶹Éç Local websites, 'Travel News' and 'Video Nation' websites are just some of the New Media output from Birmingham.

Come and take a look

The ‘Public Space’ is the foyer area of the Â鶹Éç. Here you can explore the past, present and future of Â鶹Éç Birmingham, with displays reflecting the history of the Â鶹Éç in the city.

You can also access the Â鶹Éç's websites and view displays and exhibitions. There is a Â鶹Éç shop where you can purchase Â鶹Éç merchandise, as well as a small coffee bar.

Take a tour

If you're intrigued to see behind the scenes, Â鶹Éç Birmingham tours are now available. Find out more from the link below.