REGENT STREET
The layout of Regent Street was completed in 1825, replacing earlier roads, and was an early example of town planning in England. John Nash’s Street layout has survived, but all the original buildings except All Souls Church have been replaced following reconstruction in the late 19th century. Most of Regent Street is owned by the Crown Estate , on behalf of the Queen. BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place The headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation opened in 1932. The ‘Beeb’ is the world’s oldest and largest national broadcaster, employing over 22,000 staff. In my days with BBC TV I never worked here as it was primarily for radio. I occasionally had lunch in the canteen. In the 2000s, Broadcasting House was expanded to include a new wing (above, right). Originally named the Egton House, it was renamed the John Peel ...