BBC's television centre on sale for estimated £300million
12 April 2012
The BBC's landmark Television Centre in Shepherd's Bush was put up for sale today as part of its cost-cutting drive.
The doughnut-shaped building, which opened in 1960, is expected to attract offers of up to £300million.
The 14-acre site in Wood Lane is home to about 5,000 employees but will be empty by 2015 after staff move to other sites including Broadcasting House and the new MediaCity in Salford. Shows made at its 12 studios include Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who. It is also home to the Blue Peter garden, which will also move to Salford.
