100 YEARS OF OUR BBC STAMPS

Graphic Design

In a stunning collaboration with the BBC, we have created a set of twelve stamps for the Isle of Man Post Office marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the BBC. The set has been designed to celebrate the many iconic programmes – from Doctor Who and Match of the Day to Blue Peter and Strictly Come Dancing – that have been so much a part of all our lives across so many decades.

The British Broadcasting Company was formed on 18th October 1922 by a group of leading wireless manufacturers including Marconi. Manxman Sir Frank Gill played a vital role in the formation of the BBC, convincing six organisations to form under the British Broadcasting Corporation entity. Daily broadcasting by the BBC began in Marconi’s London studio on 14th November 1922. It is now the world’s longest-running, continuous public service broadcaster, and the first to mark its centenary.

The ‘100 Years of Our BBC’ collection was designed in collaboration with the BBC and designer James Dicken. The stamps contain iconic images from 100 years of world-leading broadcasting, representing comedy to soaps, news to the environment and sport to children’s entertainment. The stamps feature the multi-coloured BBC 100 ident that has been created for the BBC 100th anniversary, as well as subtle graphic references and quotes related to the programme pictured on the stamp.

Robert Seatter, Head of BBC History said: “The BBC is delighted to be marking one hundred years of the BBC with this special set of special anniversary stamps for the Isle of Man. Selecting just twelve moments was extremely hard, but we hope we have captured something for everyone – across radio, television and online, and connecting with the range of genres from news and factual programming to comedy, children’s, and entertainment.”

Maxine Cannon, Stamps and Coins General Manager, Isle of Man Post Office said, “The BBC has an indelible place in the hearts of the people of the Isle of Man. 100 years ago Manxman Sir Frank Gill played an integral role in its foundation and today we are well served by the BBC. They maintain a permanent office that generates content for Isle of Man/Ellan Vannin – BBC, Northwest Tonight, BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Cumbria as well as a feed direct to the BBC when the occasion demands it. Alongside these specific programmes is the rich range of programmes we have all grown up with and continue to enjoy, informing, educating and entertaining us for an extraordinary century.”