When the BBC first started in 1922, the hourly chimes were actually played by the announcer on a set of chime bells in the studio. But Big Ben was broadcast to usher in 1924, and later ...

Over time small adjustments were made to allow the bell to ring once an hour and in 1932, the BBC broadcasted the chimes for ...

As it turns out a visitor of the London landmark wanted the 'clock' (bell) to do more than just tell the time and chime. It comes as tourists visiting Big Ben have taken to the online review site ...