Walking distance from the White City underground station, the BBC Television Centre is the central hub for all of BBC London's TV filming. You've seen the magical box in your family room spill out endless amounts of 'entertainment' and always wondered where those little people are? Well, here it is.

The BBC tour will set you back about two hours of your time but with the chance of seeing a famous news anchorman or B-grade celebrity walking through the halls, it is well worth the visit just once. Plus at the end of the tour you get led into the gift shop to pick up those handy Terry Wogan tea towels.

The tour has won several awards with dedicated staff ensuring a few family-rated jokes are thrown in along the way and staff look busy throughout the tour.