Broadcasting House, Cardiff
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For other uses, see Broadcasting House (disambiguation).
Broadcasting House was the headquarters of BBC Cymru Wales' radio, television and online services, situated in north Cardiff. The purpose-built facility opened in 1966 and consisted of three blocks containing studios, offices and technical facilities. In 2020 the BBC moved out, transferring to New Broadcasting House in Central Square, Cardiff. The building was demolished between 2021 and 2022, with the site to be used for new housing.
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BBC Broadcasting House, Cardiff | |
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General information | |
Status | Demolished |
Address | Llantrisant Road, Llandaff |
Town or city | Cardiff |
Country | Wales |
Coordinates | 51°29′51.36″N 3°13′38.28″W |
Construction started | 1963 |
Opened | 1966 |
Inaugurated | 1 March 1967 |
Closed | 2020 |
Demolished | 2021–2022 |
Owner | BBC Cymru Wales |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 6 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Dale Owen |
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The building housed the national broadcaster for Wales, providing a range of English and Welsh language content for audiences across Wales on television, radio and online.[1]