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BBC_Television
The two systems were to scat on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior, and ended with closedown (at 22:00) on Saturday 13 February 1937.
For how long did the BBC alternate different broadcasting systems?
{ "text": [ "six months" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
56de69b84396321400ee28a8
BBC_Television
The two systems were to scat on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior, and ended with closedown (at 22:00) on Saturday 13 February 1937.
What kind of camera was used to broadcast live shows under the Baird system?
{ "text": [ "Farnsworth image dissector" ], "answer_start": [ 196 ] }
56de69b84396321400ee28a9
BBC_Television
The two systems were to scat on a trial basis for six months; early television sets supported both resolutions. However, the Baird system, which used a mechanical camera for filmed programming and Farnsworth image dissector cameras for live programming, proved too cumbersome and visually inferior, and ended with closedown (at 22:00) on Saturday 13 February 1937.
When was the Baird system officially abandoned?
{ "text": [ "13 February 1937" ], "answer_start": [ 346 ] }
56de6a2e4396321400ee28ad
BBC_Television
Initially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could exist picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a British television set.
How far from its studio could the BBC's broadcast originally reach?
{ "text": [ "40 kilometres" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56de6a2e4396321400ee28ae
BBC_Television
Initially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could exist picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a British television set.
In what year were BBC broadcasts seen in the United States?
{ "text": [ "1938" ], "answer_start": [ 209 ] }
56de6a2e4396321400ee28af
BBC_Television
Initially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could exist picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a British television set.
What company did the U.S. engineers who saw the BBC broadcast work for?
{ "text": [ "RCA" ], "answer_start": [ 245 ] }
56de6a2e4396321400ee28b0
BBC_Television
Initially, the station's range was officially a 40 kilometres radius of the Alexandra Palace transmitter—in practice, however, transmissions could exist picked up a good deal further away, and on one occasion in 1938 were picked up by engineers at RCA in New York, who were experimenting with a British television set.
What did the RCA employees use in order to receive the BBC signal?
{ "text": [ "a British television set" ], "answer_start": [ 290 ] }
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b944
BBC_Television
Mechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a unconstipated schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now known as BBC One on 2 August 1932, and continued until September 1935. Regularly scheduled electronically scanned television began from Alexandra Palace in London on 2 November 1936, to just a few hundred viewers in the immediate area. The first programme broadcast – and thus the first ever, on a dedicated TV channel – was "Opening of the BBC Television Service" at 15:00. The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. The service was reaching an estimated 25,000–40,000 homes before the outbreak of World War II which caused the service to be suspended in September 1939. The VHF broadcasts would have provided an ideal radio beacon for German bombers homing in on London, and the engineers and technicians of the service would be needed for the war effort, in particular the radar programme.
Where was the BBC's transmitter located in 1930?
{ "text": [ "Brookmans Park" ], "answer_start": [ 209 ] }
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b945
BBC_Television
Mechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a unconstipated schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now known as BBC One on 2 August 1932, and continued until September 1935. Regularly scheduled electronically scanned television began from Alexandra Palace in London on 2 November 1936, to just a few hundred viewers in the immediate area. The first programme broadcast – and thus the first ever, on a dedicated TV channel – was "Opening of the BBC Television Service" at 15:00. The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. The service was reaching an estimated 25,000–40,000 homes before the outbreak of World War II which caused the service to be suspended in September 1939. The VHF broadcasts would have provided an ideal radio beacon for German bombers homing in on London, and the engineers and technicians of the service would be needed for the war effort, in particular the radar programme.
When did the BBC start broadcasting under the name BBC One?
{ "text": [ "2 August 1932" ], "answer_start": [ 316 ] }
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b946
BBC_Television
Mechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a unconstipated schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now known as BBC One on 2 August 1932, and continued until September 1935. Regularly scheduled electronically scanned television began from Alexandra Palace in London on 2 November 1936, to just a few hundred viewers in the immediate area. The first programme broadcast – and thus the first ever, on a dedicated TV channel – was "Opening of the BBC Television Service" at 15:00. The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. The service was reaching an estimated 25,000–40,000 homes before the outbreak of World War II which caused the service to be suspended in September 1939. The VHF broadcasts would have provided an ideal radio beacon for German bombers homing in on London, and the engineers and technicians of the service would be needed for the war effort, in particular the radar programme.
What was the title of the first show seen on the BBC?
{ "text": [ "Opening of the BBC Television Service" ], "answer_start": [ 622 ] }
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b947
BBC_Television
Mechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a unconstipated schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now known as BBC One on 2 August 1932, and continued until September 1935. Regularly scheduled electronically scanned television began from Alexandra Palace in London on 2 November 1936, to just a few hundred viewers in the immediate area. The first programme broadcast – and thus the first ever, on a dedicated TV channel – was "Opening of the BBC Television Service" at 15:00. The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. The service was reaching an estimated 25,000–40,000 homes before the outbreak of World War II which caused the service to be suspended in September 1939. The VHF broadcasts would have provided an ideal radio beacon for German bombers homing in on London, and the engineers and technicians of the service would be needed for the war effort, in particular the radar programme.
Which members of British royalty were seen on the BBC in May of 1937?
{ "text": [ "King George VI and Queen Elizabeth" ], "answer_start": [ 727 ] }
56de7613cffd8e1900b4b948
BBC_Television
Mechanically scanned, 30-line television broadcasts by John Logie Baird began in 1929, using the BBC transmitter in London, and by 1930 a unconstipated schedule of programmes was transmitted from the BBC antenna in Brookmans Park. Television production was switched from Baird's company to what is now known as BBC One on 2 August 1932, and continued until September 1935. Regularly scheduled electronically scanned television began from Alexandra Palace in London on 2 November 1936, to just a few hundred viewers in the immediate area. The first programme broadcast – and thus the first ever, on a dedicated TV channel – was "Opening of the BBC Television Service" at 15:00. The first major outside broadcast was the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. The service was reaching an estimated 25,000–40,000 homes before the outbreak of World War II which caused the service to be suspended in September 1939. The VHF broadcasts would have provided an ideal radio beacon for German bombers homing in on London, and the engineers and technicians of the service would be needed for the war effort, in particular the radar programme.
When did the BBC cease broadcasts due to World War II?
{ "text": [ "September 1939" ], "answer_start": [ 913 ] }
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b954
BBC_Television
On 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with small warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and engineers would be needed for the war effort, in particular on the radar programme. The last programme transmitted was a Mickey Mouse cartoon, Mickey's Gala Premier (1933), which was followed by test transmissions; this account refuted the popular memory according to which broadcasting was suspended before the end of the cartoon.
What did the British fear could provide guidance to the German air force?
{ "text": [ "VHF transmissions" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b955
BBC_Television
On 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with small warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and engineers would be needed for the war effort, in particular on the radar programme. The last programme transmitted was a Mickey Mouse cartoon, Mickey's Gala Premier (1933), which was followed by test transmissions; this account refuted the popular memory according to which broadcasting was suspended before the end of the cartoon.
What part of the military did many people working for the BBC end up serving in?
{ "text": [ "the radar programme" ], "answer_start": [ 360 ] }
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b956
BBC_Television
On 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with small warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and engineers would be needed for the war effort, in particular on the radar programme. The last programme transmitted was a Mickey Mouse cartoon, Mickey's Gala Premier (1933), which was followed by test transmissions; this account refuted the popular memory according to which broadcasting was suspended before the end of the cartoon.
What was the final thing shown on the BBC before it was shut down for the war?
{ "text": [ "Mickey's Gala Premier" ], "answer_start": [ 440 ] }
56de7997cffd8e1900b4b957
BBC_Television
On 1 September 1939, two days before Britain declared war on Germany, the station was taken off air with small warning; the government was concerned that the VHF transmissions would act as a beacon to enemy aircraft homing in on London. Also, many of the television service's technical staff and engineers would be needed for the war effort, in particular on the radar programme. The last programme transmitted was a Mickey Mouse cartoon, Mickey's Gala Premier (1933), which was followed by test transmissions; this account refuted the popular memory according to which broadcasting was suspended before the end of the cartoon.
When did most people mistakenly remember the last broadcast as having ended?
{ "text": [ "before the end of the cartoon" ], "answer_start": [ 598 ] }
56de79d34396321400ee293b
BBC_Television
According to figures from Britain's Radio Manufacturers Association, 18,999 television sets had been manufactured from 1936 to September 1939, when production was halted by the war.
How many TVs were made between 1936 and the start of the war in 1939?
{ "text": [ "18,999" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
56de7a464396321400ee293f
BBC_Television
BBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you retrieve me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?] Alexandra Palace was the home base of the channel until the early 1950s when the majority of production moved into the newly acquired Lime Grove Studios.[original research?]
Who was the first person to speak on BBC when it was turned back on following World War II?
{ "text": [ "Jasmine Bligh" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
56de7a464396321400ee2940
BBC_Television
BBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you retrieve me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?] Alexandra Palace was the home base of the channel until the early 1950s when the majority of production moved into the newly acquired Lime Grove Studios.[original research?]
On what date did BBC return to the air after World War II?
{ "text": [ "7 June 1946" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
56de7a464396321400ee2941
BBC_Television
BBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you retrieve me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?] Alexandra Palace was the home base of the channel until the early 1950s when the majority of production moved into the newly acquired Lime Grove Studios.[original research?]
In the decade following the war, where did a large portion of the BBC move to?
{ "text": [ "Lime Grove Studios" ], "answer_start": [ 432 ] }
56de7a464396321400ee2942
BBC_Television
BBC Television returned on 7 June 1946 at 15:00. Jasmine Bligh, one of the original announcers, made the first announcement, saying, 'Good afternoon everybody. How are you? Do you retrieve me, Jasmine Bligh?'. The Mickey Mouse cartoon of 1939 was repeated twenty minutes later.[unreliable source?] Alexandra Palace was the home base of the channel until the early 1950s when the majority of production moved into the newly acquired Lime Grove Studios.[original research?]
What character was featured in the cartoon aired the day BBC broadcasting was restored?
{ "text": [ "Mickey Mouse" ], "answer_start": [ 214 ] }
56de7aaa4396321400ee2947
BBC_Television
Postwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]
What city received BBC signals starting in 1949?
{ "text": [ "Birmingham" ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }
56de7aaa4396321400ee2948
BBC_Television
Postwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]
Which facility brought the BBC's transmissions to Birmingham?
{ "text": [ "Sutton Coldfield transmitting station" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56de7aaa4396321400ee2949
BBC_Television
Postwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]
What kind of image was broadcasted by the BBC by the mid-'50s?
{ "text": [ "405-line interlaced image" ], "answer_start": [ 194 ] }
56de7aaa4396321400ee294a
BBC_Television
Postwar broadcast coverage was extended to Birmingham in 1949 with the opening of the Sutton Coldfield transmitting station, and by the mid-1950s most of the country was covered, transmitting a 405-line interlaced image on VHF.[original research?]
On what frequency band was the BBC broadcasting in thie 1950s?
{ "text": [ "VHF" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b972
BBC_Television
Television transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed "BBC tv" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a broad range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the channel with the highest ratings for that week. The channel also introduced the science fiction show Doctor Who on 23 November 1963 - at 17:16 - which went on to become one of Britain's most iconic and beloved television programmes.
What was the name of the BBC changed to in 1960?
{ "text": [ "BBC tv" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b973
BBC_Television
Television transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed "BBC tv" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a broad range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the channel with the highest ratings for that week. The channel also introduced the science fiction show Doctor Who on 23 November 1963 - at 17:16 - which went on to become one of Britain's most iconic and beloved television programmes.
What was the BBC's main competitor?
{ "text": [ "ITV" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b974
BBC_Television
Television transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed "BBC tv" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a broad range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the channel with the highest ratings for that week. The channel also introduced the science fiction show Doctor Who on 23 November 1963 - at 17:16 - which went on to become one of Britain's most iconic and beloved television programmes.
What program debuted on November 23, 1963?
{ "text": [ "Doctor Who" ], "answer_start": [ 396 ] }
56de7c51cffd8e1900b4b975
BBC_Television
Television transmissions resumed from Alexandra Palace in 1946. The BBC Television Service (renamed "BBC tv" in 1960) showed popular programming, including drama, comedies, documentaries, game shows, and soap operas, covering a broad range of genres and regularly competed with ITV to become the channel with the highest ratings for that week. The channel also introduced the science fiction show Doctor Who on 23 November 1963 - at 17:16 - which went on to become one of Britain's most iconic and beloved television programmes.
Where did the BBC broadcast from following World War II?
{ "text": [ "Alexandra Palace" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97a
BBC_Television
BBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to supply more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station. A videotape made on the opening night was rediscovered in 2003 by a BBC technician. In the end the launch went ahead the following night, hosted by Denis Tuohy holding a candle. BBC2 was the first British channel to use UHF and 625-line pictures, giving higher definition than the existing VHF 405-line system.
What was the first station launched after the original BBC?
{ "text": [ "ITV" ], "answer_start": [ 103 ] }
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97b
BBC_Television
BBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to supply more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station. A videotape made on the opening night was rediscovered in 2003 by a BBC technician. In the end the launch went ahead the following night, hosted by Denis Tuohy holding a candle. BBC2 was the first British channel to use UHF and 625-line pictures, giving higher definition than the existing VHF 405-line system.
What was the third network started in the UK?
{ "text": [ "BBC2" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97c
BBC_Television
BBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to supply more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station. A videotape made on the opening night was rediscovered in 2003 by a BBC technician. In the end the launch went ahead the following night, hosted by Denis Tuohy holding a candle. BBC2 was the first British channel to use UHF and 625-line pictures, giving higher definition than the existing VHF 405-line system.
What prevented BBC2 from broadcasting on its scheduled launch date?
{ "text": [ "massive power failure" ], "answer_start": [ 258 ] }
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97d
BBC_Television
BBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to supply more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station. A videotape made on the opening night was rediscovered in 2003 by a BBC technician. In the end the launch went ahead the following night, hosted by Denis Tuohy holding a candle. BBC2 was the first British channel to use UHF and 625-line pictures, giving higher definition than the existing VHF 405-line system.
Where was the cause of the power outage?
{ "text": [ "Battersea Power Station" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
56de7cb6cffd8e1900b4b97e
BBC_Television
BBC TV was renamed BBC1 in 1964, after the launch of BBC2 (now BBC Two), the third television station (ITV was the second) for the UK; its remit, to supply more niche programming. The channel was due to launch on 20 April 1964, but was put off the air by a massive power failure that affected much of London, caused by a fire at Battersea Power Station. A videotape made on the opening night was rediscovered in 2003 by a BBC technician. In the end the launch went ahead the following night, hosted by Denis Tuohy holding a candle. BBC2 was the first British channel to use UHF and 625-line pictures, giving higher definition than the existing VHF 405-line system.
Who served as MC for the first BBC2 broadcast?
{ "text": [ "Denis Tuohy" ], "answer_start": [ 503 ] }
56de7dd64396321400ee2969
BBC_Television
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to air regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 November 1969). Unlike other terrestrial channels, BBC Two does not have soap opera or standard news programming, but a range of programmes intended to be eclectic and diverse (although if a programme has high audience ratings it is often eventually repositioned to BBC One). The different remit of BBC2 allowed its first controller, Sir David Attenborough to commission the first heavyweight documentaries and documentary series such as Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Horizon.
What was the first station to show programs in color?
{ "text": [ "BBC Two" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
56de7dd64396321400ee296a
BBC_Television
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to air regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 November 1969). Unlike other terrestrial channels, BBC Two does not have soap opera or standard news programming, but a range of programmes intended to be eclectic and diverse (although if a programme has high audience ratings it is often eventually repositioned to BBC One). The different remit of BBC2 allowed its first controller, Sir David Attenborough to commission the first heavyweight documentaries and documentary series such as Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Horizon.
When did the other two major British stations start color programming?
{ "text": [ "15 November 1969" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
56de7dd64396321400ee296b
BBC_Television
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to air regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 November 1969). Unlike other terrestrial channels, BBC Two does not have soap opera or standard news programming, but a range of programmes intended to be eclectic and diverse (although if a programme has high audience ratings it is often eventually repositioned to BBC One). The different remit of BBC2 allowed its first controller, Sir David Attenborough to commission the first heavyweight documentaries and documentary series such as Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Horizon.
What types of programs were not shown on BBC Two?
{ "text": [ "soap opera or standard news programming" ], "answer_start": [ 364 ] }
56de7dd64396321400ee296c
BBC_Television
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to air regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 November 1969). Unlike other terrestrial channels, BBC Two does not have soap opera or standard news programming, but a range of programmes intended to be eclectic and diverse (although if a programme has high audience ratings it is often eventually repositioned to BBC One). The different remit of BBC2 allowed its first controller, Sir David Attenborough to commission the first heavyweight documentaries and documentary series such as Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Horizon.
Who was the first controller of BBC2?
{ "text": [ "Sir David Attenborough" ], "answer_start": [ 625 ] }
56de7dd64396321400ee296d
BBC_Television
On 1 July 1967, BBC Two became the first television channel in Europe to air regularly in colour, using the West German PAL system that is still in use today although being gradually superseded by digital systems. (BBC One and ITV began 625-line colour broadcasts simultaneously on 15 November 1969). Unlike other terrestrial channels, BBC Two does not have soap opera or standard news programming, but a range of programmes intended to be eclectic and diverse (although if a programme has high audience ratings it is often eventually repositioned to BBC One). The different remit of BBC2 allowed its first controller, Sir David Attenborough to commission the first heavyweight documentaries and documentary series such as Civilisation, The Ascent of Man and Horizon.
What kinds of programs did Attenborough favor?
{ "text": [ "documentaries" ], "answer_start": [ 684 ] }
56de7e1d4396321400ee2973
BBC_Television
In 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000.
When was the first broadcast of Tom and Jerry on BBC One?
{ "text": [ "1967" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56de7e1d4396321400ee2974
BBC_Television
In 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000.
When was the final broadcast of Tom and Jerry?
{ "text": [ "2000" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
56de7e1d4396321400ee2975
BBC_Television
In 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000.
How many episodes of Tom and Jerry were shown in the evenings?
{ "text": [ "2" ], "answer_start": [ 67 ] }
56de7e1d4396321400ee2976
BBC_Television
In 1967 Tom and Jerry cartoons first aired on BBC One, with around 2 episodes shown every evening at 17:00, with occasional morning showings on CBBC. The BBC stopped airing the famous cartoon duo in 2000.
On what channel was Tom and Jerry sometimes shown in the mornings?
{ "text": [ "CBBC" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56de7eb84396321400ee297b
BBC_Television
David Attenborough was later granted sabbatic leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, The Blue Planet, The Life of Mammals, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
Which group did David Attenborough join while on sabbatical?
{ "text": [ "BBC Natural History Unit" ], "answer_start": [ 98 ] }
56de7eb84396321400ee297c
BBC_Television
David Attenborough was later granted sabbatic leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, The Blue Planet, The Life of Mammals, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
When did the BBC Natural History Unit come into existence?
{ "text": [ "the 1950s" ], "answer_start": [ 147 ] }
56de7eb84396321400ee297d
BBC_Television
David Attenborough was later granted sabbatic leave from his job as Controller to work with the BBC Natural History Unit which had existed since the 1950s. This unit is now famed throughout the world for producing high quality programmes with Attenborough such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, The Blue Planet, The Life of Mammals, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
What are some shows that Attenborough created with the BBC Natural History Unit?
{ "text": [ "Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, The Blue Planet, The Life of Mammals, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
56de81084396321400ee2989
BBC_Television
National and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to bring_forth local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of local importance (such as major local events). The other nations of the United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) have been granted more autonomy from the English network; for example, programmes are mostly introduced by local announcers, rather than by those in London. BBC One and BBC Two schedules in the other UK nations can vary immensely from BBC One and BBC Two in England.
How many different areas does BBC One accommodate with customized broadcasting?
{ "text": [ "fifteen" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
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BBC_Television
National and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to bring_forth local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of local importance (such as major local events). The other nations of the United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) have been granted more autonomy from the English network; for example, programmes are mostly introduced by local announcers, rather than by those in London. BBC One and BBC Two schedules in the other UK nations can vary immensely from BBC One and BBC Two in England.
Which parts of the UK have more control over their BBC broadcasts?
{ "text": [ "Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland" ], "answer_start": [ 384 ] }
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BBC_Television
National and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to bring_forth local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of local importance (such as major local events). The other nations of the United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) have been granted more autonomy from the English network; for example, programmes are mostly introduced by local announcers, rather than by those in London. BBC One and BBC Two schedules in the other UK nations can vary immensely from BBC One and BBC Two in England.
Who hosts shows on BBC broadcasts outside of England?
{ "text": [ "local announcers" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
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BBC_Television
National and regional variations also occur within the BBC One and BBC Two schedules. England's BBC One output is split up into fifteen regions (such as South West and East), which exist mainly to bring_forth local news programming, but also occasionally opt out of the network to show programmes of local importance (such as major local events). The other nations of the United Kingdom (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) have been granted more autonomy from the English network; for example, programmes are mostly introduced by local announcers, rather than by those in London. BBC One and BBC Two schedules in the other UK nations can vary immensely from BBC One and BBC Two in England.
What kind of coverage might take precedence over standard BBC programming?
{ "text": [ "major local events" ], "answer_start": [ 322 ] }
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BBC_Television
Programmes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to provide for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audiences irrelevant. BBC Scotland produces daily programmes for its Gaelic-speaking viewers, including current affairs, political and children's programming such as the popular Eòrpa and Dè a-nis?. BBC Wales also produces a large amount of Welsh language programming for S4C, particularly news, sport and other programmes, especially the soap opera Pobol y Cwm ('People of the Valley'). The UK nations also produce a number of programmes that are shown across the UK, such as BBC Scotland's comedy series Chewin' the Fat, and BBC Northern Ireland's talk show Patrick Kielty Almost Live.
What is the name of a political show shown on BBC in Northern Ireland?
{ "text": [ "Give My Head Peace" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
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BBC_Television
Programmes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to provide for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audiences irrelevant. BBC Scotland produces daily programmes for its Gaelic-speaking viewers, including current affairs, political and children's programming such as the popular Eòrpa and Dè a-nis?. BBC Wales also produces a large amount of Welsh language programming for S4C, particularly news, sport and other programmes, especially the soap opera Pobol y Cwm ('People of the Valley'). The UK nations also produce a number of programmes that are shown across the UK, such as BBC Scotland's comedy series Chewin' the Fat, and BBC Northern Ireland's talk show Patrick Kielty Almost Live.
What is the name of a Scottish soap opera?
{ "text": [ "River City" ], "answer_start": [ 117 ] }
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BBC_Television
Programmes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to provide for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audiences irrelevant. BBC Scotland produces daily programmes for its Gaelic-speaking viewers, including current affairs, political and children's programming such as the popular Eòrpa and Dè a-nis?. BBC Wales also produces a large amount of Welsh language programming for S4C, particularly news, sport and other programmes, especially the soap opera Pobol y Cwm ('People of the Valley'). The UK nations also produce a number of programmes that are shown across the UK, such as BBC Scotland's comedy series Chewin' the Fat, and BBC Northern Ireland's talk show Patrick Kielty Almost Live.
What language does BBC Scotland provide programming for?
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BBC_Television
Programmes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to provide for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audiences irrelevant. BBC Scotland produces daily programmes for its Gaelic-speaking viewers, including current affairs, political and children's programming such as the popular Eòrpa and Dè a-nis?. BBC Wales also produces a large amount of Welsh language programming for S4C, particularly news, sport and other programmes, especially the soap opera Pobol y Cwm ('People of the Valley'). The UK nations also produce a number of programmes that are shown across the UK, such as BBC Scotland's comedy series Chewin' the Fat, and BBC Northern Ireland's talk show Patrick Kielty Almost Live.
What is a well-known Gaelic program?
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BBC_Television
Programmes, such as the politically fuelled Give My Head Peace (produced by BBC Northern Ireland) and the soap opera River City (produced by BBC Scotland), have been created specifically to provide for some viewers in their respective nations, who may have found programmes created for English audiences irrelevant. BBC Scotland produces daily programmes for its Gaelic-speaking viewers, including current affairs, political and children's programming such as the popular Eòrpa and Dè a-nis?. BBC Wales also produces a large amount of Welsh language programming for S4C, particularly news, sport and other programmes, especially the soap opera Pobol y Cwm ('People of the Valley'). The UK nations also produce a number of programmes that are shown across the UK, such as BBC Scotland's comedy series Chewin' the Fat, and BBC Northern Ireland's talk show Patrick Kielty Almost Live.
What is the name of a show from Northern Ireland broadcast all over the United Kingdom?
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BBC_Television
The BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary societal dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production companies, and indeed is legally required to source 25% of its output from such companies by the terms of the Broadcasting Act 1990. Programmes have also been imported mainly from English-speaking countries: notable—though no longer shown—examples include The Simpsons from the United States and Neighbours from Australia. Because of the availability of programmes in English, few programmes need use sub-titles or dubbing unlike much European television.
How much of its programming must the BBC obtain from other content producers?
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BBC_Television
The BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary societal dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production companies, and indeed is legally required to source 25% of its output from such companies by the terms of the Broadcasting Act 1990. Programmes have also been imported mainly from English-speaking countries: notable—though no longer shown—examples include The Simpsons from the United States and Neighbours from Australia. Because of the availability of programmes in English, few programmes need use sub-titles or dubbing unlike much European television.
What is a popular American show that was shown on the BBC?
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BBC_Television
The BBC is also renowned for its production of costume dramas, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and contemporary societal dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Our Friends in the North. The BBC has come under pressure to commission more programmes from independent British production companies, and indeed is legally required to source 25% of its output from such companies by the terms of the Broadcasting Act 1990. Programmes have also been imported mainly from English-speaking countries: notable—though no longer shown—examples include The Simpsons from the United States and Neighbours from Australia. Because of the availability of programmes in English, few programmes need use sub-titles or dubbing unlike much European television.
What is a television show from Australia that was shown on the BBC?
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BBC_Television
The BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to see textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi service.
What kind of service was Ceefax?
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BBC_Television
The BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to see textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi service.
When was Ceefax launched?
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BBC_Television
The BBC also introduced Ceefax, the first teletext service, starting in 1974. This service allows BBC viewers to see textual information such as the latest news on their television. CEEFAX has not made a full transition to digital television, instead being replaced by the new interactive BBCi service.
What is the modern replacement for Ceefax?
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BBC_Television
In March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to convey all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £85 million over the next five years.
When did the BBC say it would start using a satellite to transit its signal?
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BBC_Television
In March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to convey all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £85 million over the next five years.
What was the name of the satellite from which the BBC's signal was sent?
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BBC_Television
In March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to convey all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £85 million over the next five years.
Due to delays, when was the actual date of the BBC's move to satellite broadcasts?
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BBC_Television
In March 2003 the BBC announced that from the end of May 2003 (subsequently deferred to 14 July) it intended to convey all eight of its domestic television channels (including the 15 regional variations of BBC 1) unencrypted from the Astra 2D satellite. This move was estimated to save the BBC £85 million over the next five years.
How much money was the move to satellite worth to the station over the following half decade?
{ "text": [ "£85 million" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
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BBC_Television
While the "footprint" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to have BBC channels "free-to-air" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns have needed to be resolved with programme providers such as Hollywood studios and sporting organisations, which have expressed concern about the unencrypted signal leaking out. This led to some broadcasts being made unavailable on the Sky Digital platform, such as Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup football, while on other platforms such broadcasts were not disrupted. Later, when rights contracts were renewed, this problem was resolved.
With the right tools, what area could get free BBC broadcasts from Astra 2D?
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BBC_Television
While the "footprint" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to have BBC channels "free-to-air" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns have needed to be resolved with programme providers such as Hollywood studios and sporting organisations, which have expressed concern about the unencrypted signal leaking out. This led to some broadcasts being made unavailable on the Sky Digital platform, such as Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup football, while on other platforms such broadcasts were not disrupted. Later, when rights contracts were renewed, this problem was resolved.
What are some entities that have taken issue with the possibility that BBC programming was being viewed for free?
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BBC_Television
While the "footprint" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to have BBC channels "free-to-air" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns have needed to be resolved with programme providers such as Hollywood studios and sporting organisations, which have expressed concern about the unencrypted signal leaking out. This led to some broadcasts being made unavailable on the Sky Digital platform, such as Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup football, while on other platforms such broadcasts were not disrupted. Later, when rights contracts were renewed, this problem was resolved.
On what service were some shows removed as a result of issues over rights?
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BBC_Television
While the "footprint" of the Astra 2D satellite was smaller than that of Astra 2A, from which it was previously broadcast encrypted, it meant that viewers with appropriate equipment were able to have BBC channels "free-to-air" over much of Western Europe. Consequently, some rights concerns have needed to be resolved with programme providers such as Hollywood studios and sporting organisations, which have expressed concern about the unencrypted signal leaking out. This led to some broadcasts being made unavailable on the Sky Digital platform, such as Scottish Premier League and Scottish Cup football, while on other platforms such broadcasts were not disrupted. Later, when rights contracts were renewed, this problem was resolved.
What are two specific broadcasts suspended on Sky Digital?
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BBC_Television
On 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of important events over the half-century, as well as changes in the format of the BBC television news; from the newsreel format of the first BBC Television News bulletins, to the 24-hour, worldwide news coverage available in 2004. A special edition of Radio Times was also produced, as well as a special section of the BBC News Online website. In 2005 the pioneering BBC television series Little Angels won a BAFTA award. Little Angels was the first reality parenting show and its most famous episode saw Welsh actress Jynine James try to cope with the tantrums of her six-year-old son.
When was the 50th anniversary of BBC news broadcasts?
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BBC_Television
On 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of important events over the half-century, as well as changes in the format of the BBC television news; from the newsreel format of the first BBC Television News bulletins, to the 24-hour, worldwide news coverage available in 2004. A special edition of Radio Times was also produced, as well as a special section of the BBC News Online website. In 2005 the pioneering BBC television series Little Angels won a BAFTA award. Little Angels was the first reality parenting show and its most famous episode saw Welsh actress Jynine James try to cope with the tantrums of her six-year-old son.
On what form of media was a retrospective of the BBC's news broadcasts released to commemorate its 50th anniversary?
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BBC_Television
On 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of important events over the half-century, as well as changes in the format of the BBC television news; from the newsreel format of the first BBC Television News bulletins, to the 24-hour, worldwide news coverage available in 2004. A special edition of Radio Times was also produced, as well as a special section of the BBC News Online website. In 2005 the pioneering BBC television series Little Angels won a BAFTA award. Little Angels was the first reality parenting show and its most famous episode saw Welsh actress Jynine James try to cope with the tantrums of her six-year-old son.
In what format were the BBC's first new bulletins shown?
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BBC_Television
On 5 July 2004, the BBC celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its television news bulletins (although it had produced the Television Newsreel for several years before 1954). This event was marked by the release of a DVD, which showed highlights of the BBC's television coverage of important events over the half-century, as well as changes in the format of the BBC television news; from the newsreel format of the first BBC Television News bulletins, to the 24-hour, worldwide news coverage available in 2004. A special edition of Radio Times was also produced, as well as a special section of the BBC News Online website. In 2005 the pioneering BBC television series Little Angels won a BAFTA award. Little Angels was the first reality parenting show and its most famous episode saw Welsh actress Jynine James try to cope with the tantrums of her six-year-old son.
What reality series was awarded a BAFTA in 2005?
{ "text": [ "Little Angels" ], "answer_start": [ 671 ] }
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BBC_Television
The BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology.
Who was the leader of BBC Television in 2006?
{ "text": [ "Jana Bennett" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
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BBC_Television
The BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology.
What did BBC Television get absorbed into?
{ "text": [ "BBC Vision" ], "answer_start": [ 97 ] }
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BBC_Television
The BBC Television department headed by Jana Bennett was absorbed into a new, much larger group; BBC Vision, in late 2006. The new group was part of larger restructuring within the BBC with the onset of new media outlets and technology.
What caused the move of BBC Television into the BBC VIsion unit?
{ "text": [ "the onset of new media outlets and technology" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
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BBC_Television
In 2008, the BBC began experimenting with unrecorded streaming of certain channels in the UK, and in November 2008, all standard BBC television channels were made available to watch online.
When did the BBC start exploring the use of internet streaming?
{ "text": [ "2008" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
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BBC_Television
In 2008, the BBC began experimenting with unrecorded streaming of certain channels in the UK, and in November 2008, all standard BBC television channels were made available to watch online.
When was full coverage of the BBC's standard programming launched in online stream format?
{ "text": [ "November 2008" ], "answer_start": [ 95 ] }
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BBC_Television
In February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters.
As of early 2016, what BBC show has been sold outside of the country the most times?
{ "text": [ "Keeping Up Appearances" ], "answer_start": [ 57 ] }
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BBC_Television
In February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters.
How many sales of Keeping Up Appearances have been made to non-British buyers?
{ "text": [ "nearly 1000" ], "answer_start": [ 148 ] }
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BBC_Television
In February 2016, it was confirmed by BBC Worldwide that Keeping Up Appearances is the corporation's most exported television programme, being sold nearly 1000 times to overseas broadcasters.
Who announced the status of Keeping Up Appearances as the most exported BBC show?
{ "text": [ "BBC Worldwide" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
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BBC_Television
The BBC domestic television channels do not air advertisements; they are instead funded by a television licence fee which TV viewers are required to pay annually. This includes viewers who watch real-time streams of the BBC's channels online or via their mobile phone. The BBC's international television channels are funded by advertisements and subscription.
How often are people required to remit the TV license fee?
{ "text": [ "annually" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
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BBC_Television
The BBC domestic television channels do not air advertisements; they are instead funded by a television licence fee which TV viewers are required to pay annually. This includes viewers who watch real-time streams of the BBC's channels online or via their mobile phone. The BBC's international television channels are funded by advertisements and subscription.
How do the BBC's non-domestic channels generate revenue?
{ "text": [ "advertisements and subscription" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
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BBC_Television
As a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, and is led by Danny Cohen.
When did BBC Vision change back to BBC Television?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 158 ] }
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BBC_Television
As a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, and is led by Danny Cohen.
Who is the current head of BBC Television?
{ "text": [ "Danny Cohen" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
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BBC_Television
As a division within the BBC, Television was formerly known as BBC Vision for a few years in the early 21st century, until its name reverted to Television in 2013. It is responsible for the commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting of all programming on the BBC's television channels, and is led by Danny Cohen.
What are the four responsibilities of BBC Television?
{ "text": [ "commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
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BBC_Television
BBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Nipponese distributor folded.
When did BBC Japan begin broadcasting?
{ "text": [ "December 2004" ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
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BBC_Television
BBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Nipponese distributor folded.
When did BBC Japan shut down?
{ "text": [ "April 2006" ], "answer_start": [ 88 ] }
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BBC_Television
BBC Japan was a general entertainment channel, which operated between December 2004 and April 2006. It ceased operations after its Nipponese distributor folded.
What was the genre of BBC Japan?
{ "text": [ "general entertainment" ], "answer_start": [ 16 ] }
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011.
What's Arnold Schwarzenegger's birth date?
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011.
What's Arnold Schwarzenegger's middle name?
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ˈʃwɔːrtsənˌɛɡər/; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈalɔʏs ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder and politician. He served two terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011.
How many terms did Schwarzenegger serve as California's governor?
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 267 ] }
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to acquire the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely considered to be among the greatest bodybuilders of all times as well as its biggest icon. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit and resulted in a sequel. In 1984, he appeared in James Cameron's science-fiction thriller film The Terminator, which was a massive critical and box-office success. Schwarzenegger subsequently reprised the Terminator character in the franchise's later installments in 1991, 2003, and 2015. He appeared in a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). He was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" during his acting career, and "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "The Terminator", one of his best-known movie roles).
How old was Schwarzenegger when he started bodybuilding?
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to acquire the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely considered to be among the greatest bodybuilders of all times as well as its biggest icon. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit and resulted in a sequel. In 1984, he appeared in James Cameron's science-fiction thriller film The Terminator, which was a massive critical and box-office success. Schwarzenegger subsequently reprised the Terminator character in the franchise's later installments in 1991, 2003, and 2015. He appeared in a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). He was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" during his acting career, and "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "The Terminator", one of his best-known movie roles).
How many times was Schwarzenegger awarded the Mr. Olympia title?
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Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to acquire the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely considered to be among the greatest bodybuilders of all times as well as its biggest icon. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit and resulted in a sequel. In 1984, he appeared in James Cameron's science-fiction thriller film The Terminator, which was a massive critical and box-office success. Schwarzenegger subsequently reprised the Terminator character in the franchise's later installments in 1991, 2003, and 2015. He appeared in a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). He was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" during his acting career, and "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "The Terminator", one of his best-known movie roles).
For which film from 1982 did Schwarzenegger first gain fame?
{ "text": [ "Conan the Barbarian" ], "answer_start": [ 497 ] }
56de64f9cffd8e1900b4b85b
Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to acquire the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely considered to be among the greatest bodybuilders of all times as well as its biggest icon. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit and resulted in a sequel. In 1984, he appeared in James Cameron's science-fiction thriller film The Terminator, which was a massive critical and box-office success. Schwarzenegger subsequently reprised the Terminator character in the franchise's later installments in 1991, 2003, and 2015. He appeared in a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). He was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" during his acting career, and "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "The Terminator", one of his best-known movie roles).
How old was Schwarzenegger when he won Mr. Universe?
{ "text": [ "20" ], "answer_start": [ 92 ] }
56de64f9cffd8e1900b4b85c
Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger began weight training at the age of 15. He won the Mr. Universe title at age 20 and went on to acquire the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. He is widely considered to be among the greatest bodybuilders of all times as well as its biggest icon. Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. His breakthrough film was the sword-and-sorcery epic Conan the Barbarian in 1982, which was a box-office hit and resulted in a sequel. In 1984, he appeared in James Cameron's science-fiction thriller film The Terminator, which was a massive critical and box-office success. Schwarzenegger subsequently reprised the Terminator character in the franchise's later installments in 1991, 2003, and 2015. He appeared in a number of successful films, such as Commando (1985), The Running Man (1987), Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Total Recall (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). He was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" during his acting career, and "The Governator" (a portmanteau of "Governor" and "The Terminator", one of his best-known movie roles).
What nickname did Schwarzenegger's co-stars call him by during his acting career?
{ "text": [ "Arnie" ], "answer_start": [ 1098 ] }
56de6660cffd8e1900b4b86c
Arnold_Schwarzenegger
As a Republican, he was first elected on October 7, 2003, in a special recall election to supplant then-Governor Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger was sworn in on November 17, to serve the remainder of Davis's term. Schwarzenegger was then re-elected on November 7, 2006, in California's 2006 gubernatorial election, to serve a full term as governor, defeating Democrat Phil Angelides, who was California State Treasurer at the time. Schwarzenegger was sworn in for his second term on January 5, 2007. In 2011, Schwarzenegger completed his second term as governor.
What year marked the end of Schwarzenegger's second term in the governor's office?
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 497 ] }
56de6660cffd8e1900b4b86d
Arnold_Schwarzenegger
As a Republican, he was first elected on October 7, 2003, in a special recall election to supplant then-Governor Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger was sworn in on November 17, to serve the remainder of Davis's term. Schwarzenegger was then re-elected on November 7, 2006, in California's 2006 gubernatorial election, to serve a full term as governor, defeating Democrat Phil Angelides, who was California State Treasurer at the time. Schwarzenegger was sworn in for his second term on January 5, 2007. In 2011, Schwarzenegger completed his second term as governor.
What political party did Schwarzenegger belong to?
{ "text": [ "Republican" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
56de6660cffd8e1900b4b86e
Arnold_Schwarzenegger
As a Republican, he was first elected on October 7, 2003, in a special recall election to supplant then-Governor Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger was sworn in on November 17, to serve the remainder of Davis's term. Schwarzenegger was then re-elected on November 7, 2006, in California's 2006 gubernatorial election, to serve a full term as governor, defeating Democrat Phil Angelides, who was California State Treasurer at the time. Schwarzenegger was sworn in for his second term on January 5, 2007. In 2011, Schwarzenegger completed his second term as governor.
What governor did Schwarzenegger replace?
{ "text": [ "Gray Davis" ], "answer_start": [ 112 ] }