BBC Manchester, Manchester

Did you know that they were making Songs of Praise in Manchester? Now you do. Religion and Ethics department was located, quite pertinently, at the top floor of the building in Oxford Road. Close to heaven, one may say. And just one floor below they were making education programmes and twisting brains over the next great Entertainment and Features venture.

BBC Manchester building in Oxford Road is an amazing place. There is something of a maze about it, especially if you visit it first time. BBC Philharmonics rehearse there, and sometimes they also broadcast their performances from Manchester hall. Those who regularly follow them usually get the chance to attend.

The left side of the building that faces the crossroads of Oxford Road and Charles Street is occupied by the BBC Radio Manchester. The outside decoration has been for a few revamps between 2006 and 2009, and the visitors can now have a peek inside the studio through the glass window by the entrance.

The building houses impressive media library, and sometimes serves as a venue to media courses, workshops, and digital and arts events.

BBC Manchester building is a 2-minute walk from Oxford Road train station.