Return to Television Centre
I worked in this iconic BBC building for many years until its closure in 2013.
It was sold off and underwent a lengthy redevelopment process which I witnessed first hand.
Television Centre is now open for business again, and I went to take a look on a flying visit to London.
It’s now an upmarket residential complex with smart facilities – a cafe now occupies the place I used to enter the building every day.
It was a disquieting visit, seeing the completion of such great change, contemplating memories and a past era…
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BBC Television Centre in March 2013
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It looks great, like to see it! Where is it? I’m off down to London tomorrow might go and have a look if I have time.
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Hello there ‘someone’. It’s in London W12 near Wood Lane/White City tube stations. It used to be the home of BBC TV and News.
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I popped up there a few weeks ago – while there have been a lot of changes, it’s reassuring to see (most of) the same buildings there as before. Having said that, I didn’t work there, so can imagine the difference you saw and felt, Mike.
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Yes, the vibe was jarringly different. And it seemed odd seeing a few familiar markers buffed up to within an inch of their life. Another element of change to swallow in this year of adaptations, Richard, as you know of too.
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I know where you’re coming from, Mike.
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Sometimes we shouldn’t return to places we knew well and the memories they hold when the change is so great :) Totally understand the disquieting bit.
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You’re right, Lee. There was a twinge of bereavement to this visit. The place might look smarter but it’s moved on from how I remember it…
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