The canal-side building in Digbeth will be the home of the broadcaster’s radio, TV and news teams in the city — relocating from their current base in the city’s Mailbox complex.

It is understood that BBC teams such as The Archers, Asian Network, Newsbeat, Radio West Midlands and Midlands Today will be based there.

As part of the regeneration scheme, the historic factory will have its character and features retained with part new build and part substantial refurbishment, providing outstanding sustainability and environmental credentials and EPC A ratings.

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The refurb project will be led by Birmingham-based developer Stoford, providing c.84,000 sq ft of Grade A office space by the BBC in 2026 — to become a broadcasting hub known as The Tea Factory.

BAM Construction has been appointed as the lead contractor to deliver the scheme which is majority-funded by Aviva Investors, with a grant from Birmingham City Council.

Emma Prowse, associate director in the Midlands development team at Savills, commented: “This is a major project for the city of Birmingham, the significance of which will be realised for years to come.

“The relocation of the BBC is significant for both Digbeth and Birmingham as a whole and will act as a major catalyst for regeneration of the immediate and wider areas.

“The regeneration will deliver outstanding sustainability and environmental credentials as well as a state-of-the-art production facility that will provide a fantastic new home for the BBC in the Midlands.”