Alexandra Palace in north London has secured the finance to restore the derelict east wing. Alexandra Palace houses the world’s first television studio and its restoration is part of the project.
The east wing was built 1875 and was the site of the BBC’s first public television broadcast in 1936.
The studios will be transformed into an interactive BBC experience.
The east wing’s Victorian theatre, still largely intact, will be restored creating a new 1300-capacity performance space for a range of cultural and commercial events including corporate entertainment.
The £27million project is expected to be complete by 2017. The park, ice rink and music venue at Alexandra Palace will remain open whilst the works are carried out.
Details: www.alexandrapalace.com
