Owned and operated by Peel Media, the studio block will include seven high definition television studios, two audio studios (one dedicated to the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra), and a technical block featuring: fully equipped sound and vision control rooms; core post facilities; CTA (central technical area); dressing rooms; make-up rooms; workshops; set storage; and green rooms.

The studios – and the facilities within the technical block – will be available for hire on a flexible, utility basis from January 2011 onwards.

Breakdown of studio sizes:

• Studio A, ground floor: 4,550 sq ft (422.7 sq m)
• Studio B, ground floor: 7,646 sq ft (710.3 sq m)
• Studio C, ground floor: 12,543 sq ft (1,165.3 sq m)
• Studio D, ground floor: 6,283 sq ft (583.7 sq m)
• Studio E, first floor: 983 sq ft (91.3 sq m)
• Studio F, first floor: 983 sq ft (91.3 sq m)
• Studio G, first floor: 1,615 sq ft (150 sq m)
• Philharmonic studio, ground floor: 6,339 sq ft (588.9 sq m)
• Multi-purpose audio studio: 1,850 sq ft (171.9 sq m)

The studio block will also house the Open Centre – a split level reception area featuring a bar, cafés and an information point where visitors and studio audiences will be able to grab a bite to eat and learn more about what’s happening at MediaCityUK.