BBC Research & Development - exploring technology for the BBC's future.

This account is part of an experiment from BBC R&D in establishing a BBC presence in the Fediverse. You can read more about this experiment at https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-07-mastodon-distributed-decentralised-fediverse-activitypub

Documentaries, news, comedy and drama from the BBC. Listen from anywhere in the world online or in the BBC Sounds app.

This account is part of an experiment with the Fediverse from BBC Research & Development. Read more about it at https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-07-mastodon-distributed-decentralised-fediverse-activitypub.

Our header graphic combines five colourful illustrations for the stories shortlisted for the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University.

The BBC's home of breaking news and sport. Listen on BBC Sounds. This account is part of an experiment with the Fediverse from BBC R&D. Read more about it at https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-07-mastodon-distributed-decentralised-fediverse-activitypub

Our header graphic is an abstract pattern using various curved green shapes from the station's current branding. Our avatar is a simple number 5 against a green background.

Driving innovation for BBC News.

This account is part of an experiment from BBC R&D in establishing a BBC presence in the Fediverse. You can read more about this experiment at https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-07-mastodon-distributed-decentralised-fediverse-activitypub