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A multimillion pound redevelopment of the BBC Television Centre is expected to be revealed next month as of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the 23-acre site. The exact plans have not been confirmed but the development project is expected to be one of the biggest in Europe offering space and facilities to independent production companies and media groups. The BBC is expected to sell Television Centre and then rent back studios as required for programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing and music shows. The facility opened in 1960 and has hosted many famous programmes such as Blue Peter. Many sections of the BBC, such as news and sport, are currently in the process of moving to new and improved facilities at Broadcasting House in Central London and Salford Quays in Manchester.