The coat of arms of the BBC was adopted in March 1927 to represent the purpose and values of the corporation.

[3] The style of the coat of arms has changed considerably over time; from the style of the motto, the formality of the lion and eagles, the alignment of the shield (it was tilted in early versions, and is now perfectly straight) and the addition of a compartment (the design placed under the shield, a grassy mound in the BBC coat of arms).

This Temple of the Arts and Muses is dedicated to Almighty God by the first Governors of Broadcasting in the year 1931, Sir John Reith being Director-General.

In these instances, the coat of arms would not be used directly, but used subtly on other furniture, such as the bollards outside New Broadcasting House, Manchester.

[3] It has not been abandoned by the corporation, but no longer appears on programmes or prominently in BBC publications, buildings or other locations.