BBC Micro

The BBC Micro, affectionately known as the Beeb, was an early home computer. It was designed and built by Acorn Computers Ltd for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

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In the early 1980s, the BBC started what became known as the BBC Computer Literacy Project. The project was initiated largely in response to an extremely influential BBC documentary The Mighty Micro, in which Dr. Christopher Evans from the UK National Physical Laboratory predicted the coming (micro)computer revolution and its impact on the economy, industry and lifestyle of the United Kingdom.

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Home computer: The home computer is a consumer-friendly word for the second generation of microcomputers (the technical term that was previously used), entering the market in 1977 and becoming common during the 1980s....

Acorn Computers Ltd: redirect Acorn Computers...

Christopher Evans: :This article is about the psychologist. For the British radio and television presenter, see Chris Evans....

BBC Micro related Images and Photos (experimental)

Galapagos (BBC) (BD)	Galapagos (BBC) (DVD)	Hamlet (2009) (BBC) (DVD)	Micro Bank Toy
Micro Spy Remote	Micro Sonic Grenade	Micro-Pro XL Multi-tool	Hour, The (2011/BBC)(DVD)
Mojito Micro Wallet	BBC Holiday Drama	Oceans (2008/BBC)	BBC Holiday Comedy