Template:BBC Online
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Usage
This template can be used to link to pages on BBC Online. It should appear in the External links section.
For programmes please use the {{BBC programme}} template.
* {{BBC Online|id=|title=}}
The template has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Notes |
|---|---|
| id | Portion after the domain name, for example, 'aboutthebbc' will link to https://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc |
| title | Page title, for example, the link above has the title 'About the BBC' (include the appropriate formatting for programme or episode names if required) |
| description | Additional description, placed immediately after the title. |
| archive | Optional archive link, only for when the URL and/or its subpages are dead. Insert the timestamp from the Wayback Machine's URL (e.g., 20260623065129 for this link) |
Examples
Standard
The following usage:
* {{BBC Online|id=aboutthebbc|title=About the BBC}}
Produces:
Archive
For an archived page, the following usage:
* {{BBC Online|id=aboutthebbc|title=About the BBC|archive=20260623065127}}
Produces:
- About the BBC at BBC Online (archived from the original on 23 June 2026)
See also
- {{BBC programme}} – for links to BBC Online programme pages
- {{BBC episode}} – for links to BBC Online episode pages