BBC Big Screen

Belfast:

Big Screen Belfast is in Donegall Square in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, and was installed in May 2011, the first Big Screen in Northern Ireland.{{cite web|url=http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/cityhall/bigscreen.asp |title=Belfast City Council. Belfast City Hall. Live Site Big screen |publisher=Belfastcity.gov.uk |date=2011-06-17 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

In 2013 ownership of the screen transferred to Belfast City Council, but it was put up for auction in 2017 due to council funding cuts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfasts-big-screen-city-hall-12602316|title=Fancy owning Belfast's Big Screen? Here's how...|last=McStravick|first=Sheena|date=2017-02-14|website=belfastlive|access-date=2019-10-05}}

Birmingham:

The Big Screen was temporarily installed adjacent to the Birmingham Town Hall during its refurbishment.{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/mail/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=19196177%26siteid=50002-name_page.html |title=icBirmingham - Plug is pulled on big screen |publisher=Icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk |date=2007-05-25 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

The Big Screen in Birmingham was removed from Chamberlain Square on 19 September 2007 after the renovation of the Town Hall was completed. It was then erected in Victoria Square in November 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2007/09/25/birmingham_big_screen_moves_feature.shtml |title=Birmingham - Entertainment - Birmingham's Big Screen is on the move |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}} Some controversy has existed over the screen in terms of the number of objections to the renewal of its planning permission.{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/mail/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=18861865%26siteid=50002-name_page.html |title=icBirmingham - Chamberlain Square big screen 'an eyesore' |publisher=Icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk |date=2007-04-05 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}{{cite web|url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/news/tm_method=full%26objectid=19072343%26siteid=50002-name_page.html |title=No permission but big screen remains - West Midlands News - News - Birmingham Post |publisher=Icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk |date=2007-05-09 |accessdate=2012-01-30}} Three years after it was due to be switched back on it had finally been fully activated. However, funding was cut by the BBC and the Big Screen was switched off on 10 December 2012, Birmingham City Council have yet to remove the screen due to budget cuts themselves.{{cite web|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2013/01/17/big-screen-switch-off-but-now-council-can-t-afford-to-take-it-down-65233-32615823/ |title=Big screen switch-off but now council can't afford to take it down |work=Birmingham Post|date=2007-05-25 |accessdate=2013-05-17}}

Bradford:

Big Screen Bradford is situated in Centenary Square, at the heart of Bradford City Centre. Adjacent to City Hall and the new urban park development.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/bradford |title=Big Screens - Bradford |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

Bristol:

We The Curious Big Screen is a public screen based in Millennium Square, Bristol on the We The Curious building (formerly At-Bristol). The Big Screen was installed by the London Organising Committee for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the London 2012 Olympics (LOCOG). At the end of 2012, the Screen was gifted to Bristol City Council, who then gifted it to We The Curious.

The Big Screen is now a free community resource that provides the people of Bristol with free film screenings, public information, and content, as well as providing local groups and charity organisations the opportunity to showcase their work and message.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bigscreenbristol.com/history.html|title=History|website=WE THE CURIOUS BIG SCREEN|access-date=2018-01-31}}

Cardiff:

Big Screen Cardiff is located at the Hayes.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/southeastwales/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_7778000/7778033.stm |title=BBC - Big Screen in Cardiff for major events and local talent |work=BBC News |date=2010-02-05 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

Coventry:

Big Screen Coventry is situated at the Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place.

{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/coventry/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_9393000/9393323.stm |title=BBC - Live Site comes to Millennium Place in Coventry |work=BBC News |date=2011-02-11 |accessdate=2012-01-30}} In 2018 it was revealed that the screen is no longer operational but has not been removed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/big-screen-coventry-world-cup-14891598|title=Revealed: Cost of Cov's big TV screen which no longer works|last=Sandford|first=Elis|date=2018-07-10|website=coventrytelegraph|access-date=2019-10-05}}

Derby:

Big Screen Derby was installed in 2007. The screen was a partnership between the BBC, Derby City Council, the University of Derby and LOCOG and was located in the Market Place next to the Assembly Rooms.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/derby/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_8406000/8406552.stm |title=BBC - What's on the Derby Big Screen? |work=BBC News |date=2010-01-04 |accessdate=2012-01-30}} In early September 2013, the screen was removed by Derby City Council in a cost-cutting exercise, although its return in some form has not been ruled out.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Video-City-s-big-screen-taken-save-pound-30-000/story-19749407-detail/story.html#axzz2eylzvdaj|title=Derby Telegraph - City's big screen being taken down to save £30,000|work=Derby Telegraph|date=2013-09-04|accessdate=2013-09-15}}

Derry:

Big Screen Derry was one of the most recent screens to be launched, and the second in Northern Ireland. It was installed in Waterloo Place in November 2011, and was a focal point during both the 2012 Olympics and also Derry's City of Culture celebrations in 2013.{{cite web| title=BBC Big Screens – Derry| publisher=BBC| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/derry/| accessdate=7 February 2012}}

In 2017, Derry City Council suggested that it may be removed as the "location has not proved a success".{{Cite web|url=https://www.derrynow.com/news/breaking-council-set-sell-off-big-screen-waterloo-place-seven-years/161162|title=BREAKING: Council set to sell off Derry's 'big screen' from Waterloo Place after seven years|last=Now|first=Derry|website=Derry Now|language=en|access-date=2019-10-05}}

Dover:

The Dover Big Screen was in Market Square, next to the museum and library.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/dover/ |title=Big Screens - Dover |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}} In September 2013, Dover District Council voted to remove it, due to maintenance costs, a lack of available parts and the BBC's decision to no longer provide content or technical support.{{cite web|url=http://moderngov.dover.gov.uk/documents/s6411/Dover%20Live%20Site%20Big%20Screen.pdf |title=Cabinet Minutes, Dover Live Site Big Screen |publisher=Dover District Council |date=2013-09-09 |accessdate=2016-05-11}}

Edinburgh:

Big Screen Edinburgh was located in Festival Square, across the road from the cultural trio of Usher Hall, Lyceum and Traverse Theatres. The screen was decommissioned by [http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk The City of Edinburgh Council] in March 2015.{{cite web|title=Giant TV turned off for good at Festival Square|url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/giant-tv-turned-off-for-good-at-festival-square-1-3729376|website=www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com|accessdate=28 March 2015}}

Leeds:

Big Screen Leeds, launched in late 2005, can be found in Millennium Square.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/leeds/ |title=Big Screens - Leeds |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

Leicester:

Big Screen Leicester was unveiled in January 2010 and is located in Humberstone Gate.{{cite web|url=http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/festivals-events-hp/major-events-2010/leicesters-big-screen/ |title=Leicester City Council - Leicester's Big Screen |publisher=Leicester.gov.uk |accessdate=2012-01-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119001457/http://leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/festivals-events-hp/major-events-2010/leicesters-big-screen/ |archivedate=19 November 2010 |df=dmy }}

Manchester:

Big Screen Manchester was the first Big Screen within the pilot project to be launched in May 2003. The BBC had already explored screens in relation to events such as Proms in the Park, the 2002 World Cup and the Manchester Commonwealth Games. For the Queen's Golden Jubilee ten temporary screens were installed in major cities around the UK. Due to their success, Manchester became the first permanent screen and from this the project has grown. Big Screen Manchester is housed in Exchange Square, a busy public area regenerated after the IRA bomb in 1996. A new Big Screen was installed Spring 2010, replacing the 7-year-old original.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/manchester/ |title=Big Screens - Manchester |work=BBC |date=2011-02-15 |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

Middlesbrough:

Big Screen Middlesbrough is located in Centre Square.{{cite web|url=http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/what-s-on/what-s-on-the-big-screen---in-centre-square/;jsessionid=48F0A10EEB496786634486E7A3313B93 |title=Middlesbrough Council : What's on the Big Screen & in Centre Square |publisher=Middlesbrough.gov.uk |accessdate=2012-01-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308074636/http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/what-s-on/what-s-on-the-big-screen---in-centre-square/%3Bjsessionid%3D48F0A10EEB496786634486E7A3313B93 |archivedate=8 March 2012 |df=dmy }}

Removed in 2022 due to being non operational

Norwich:

Big Screen Norwich is situated on Chapelfield Plain which is in the heart of Norwich City Centre.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/norwich/ |title=Big Screens - Norwich |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}}

Plymouth:

Big Screen Plymouth is located in Armada Way on the Piazza.{{cite news| title=Big Screen celebrates Olympics| publisher=BBC Online| date=8 August 2008| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2008/04/23/olympic_big_screen_feature.shtml| accessdate=2012-02-07}}

Portsmouth:

Big Screen Portsmouth is in Guildhall Square, beside the Civic Offices and Portsmouth Guildhall.{{cite news| title=The BBC Big Screen in Portsmouth| publisher=BBC News| date=12 January 2010| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/hampshire/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_8156000/8156345.stm| accessdate=2012-02-07}} It is currently operated as a partnership between Portsmouth City Council and University of Portsmouth.{{Cite web|url=https://bigscreenportsmouth.co.uk/|title=Big Screen Portsmouth|website=Big Screen Portsmouth|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-05}}

Swansea:

Big Screen Swansea is located in Castle Square, in the heart of the city centre.{{cite web| title=Keep up with the latest events at Swansea's Big Screen| publisher=BBC News| date=5 February 2010| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/southwestwales/hi/things_to_do/newsid_8500000/8500584.stm| accessdate=2012-02-07}} However, due to technical issues and a lack of maintenance, Big Screen Swansea stopped working

Swindon:

Big Screen Swindon is sited within the town's main shopping centre at Wharf Green. The screen was bought for Swindon Borough Council by the New Swindon Company as part of a project to redevelop the Wharf Green area in 2008.{{cite web| title=InSwindon:Big Screen| work=swindontowncentre.co.uk| url=http://www.swindontowncentre.co.uk/index.asp?m=233&s=275&t=Big+Screen| accessdate=2012-02-07| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927002259/http://www.swindontowncentre.co.uk/index.asp?m=233&s=275&t=big+screen| archive-date=27 September 2013| url-status=dead}}

Waltham Forest:

Waltham Forest is an outer London borough situated north east of the city. The Big Screen is located in Walthamstow Town Square, installed in time for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.{{cite web| title=BBC Big Screens – Waltham Forest| publisher=BBC Online| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/waltham-forest/| accessdate=2012-02-07}}

Woolwich:

Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, received its Big Screen installation in General Gordon Square in 2009.{{cite web| title=The Woolwich Big Screen| publisher=Greenwich London Borough Council| url=http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200006/arts_and_entertainment/497/the_woolwich_big_screen| accessdate=2012-02-07}} The Big Screen was temporarily switched off during the redesign of General Gordon Place, 2010–2011.{{cite web|title=Woolwich Squares |work=designforlondon.gov.uk |url=http://www.designforlondon.gov.uk/what-we-do/space/woolwich-squares/ |accessdate=2012-02-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313060145/http://www.designforlondon.gov.uk/what-we-do/space/woolwich-squares/ |archivedate=13 March 2012 |df=dmy }}

Hull: Big Screen Hull was launched at the turning on of the city's Christmas lights in November 2004.{{cite web| title=BBC Humber: Hull Big Screen Archive (October–December 2004)| date=18 November 2004| publisher=BBC Online| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/community/hull_big_screen/archive/2004/oct_dec.shtml| accessdate=2012-02-07}} The screen's erection was surrounded by controversy when it emerged that local councillor Colin Inglis had authorised the purchase of the screen without the matter reaching a council committee.{{cite news|title=Hull's big screen to be switched off for good|work=This is Hull and East Riding|date=27 November 2009|url=http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Hull-s-big-screen-switched-good/story-11964030-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126001501/http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Hull-s-big-screen-switched-good/story-11964030-detail/story.html |archivedate=26 November 2011|accessdate=2012-02-07}} When the five-year contract between Hull City Council, Philips and the BBC ended in 2009, the screen was dismantled and moved into storage.{{cite news| title=Big Screen switches off| publisher=BBC News| date=20 August 2009| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/humberside/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_8205000/8205576.stm| accessdate=2012-02-07}}

Liverpool: Big Screen Liverpool was situated in Clayton Square, in the heart of Liverpool's retail quarter.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/liverpool |title=Big Screens - Liverpool |work=BBC |accessdate=2012-01-30}} In May 2015 it was announced that the screen was due to be removed due to unrepairable faults.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpools-big-screen-removed-after-9184248 |title=Liverpool's Big Screen to be removed |date=5 May 2015 |publisher=Liverpool Echo |accessdate=2015-05-05}}

{{Reflist}}

{{Commons category|BBC Big Screens}}

• [https://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/ BBC Big Screens Website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20100730083014/http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/live-sites/index.php London 2012 Live Sites Website]
• [http://refractiveindex.cc/ Refractive Index] An artistic project residing on the Big Screens system

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