<P> The British Broadcasting Corporation came into existence on 1 January 1927 , and Reith -- newly knighted -- was appointed its first Director General . To represent its purpose and ( stated ) values , the new corporation adopted the coat of arms , including the motto `` Nation shall speak peace unto Nation '' . </P>
<P> The British Broadcasting Corporation came into existence on 1 January 1927 , and Reith -- newly knighted -- was appointed its first Director General . To represent its purpose and ( stated ) values , the new corporation adopted the coat of arms , including the motto `` Nation shall speak peace unto Nation '' . </P>
when was the british broadcasting corporation ( bbc ) founded
when was the british broadcasting corporation ( bbc ) founded
1 January 1927
1 January 1927