The BBC Model B is an 8-bit home computer launched in 1981 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as part of its computer literacy program. It featured a 2 MHz Zilog Z80 processor, 32 KB of RAM, and a built-in keyboard. The Model B was designed to be user-friendly and educational, making it popular in schools and homes across the UK. The computer supported various programming languages, including BBC BASIC, which was specifically developed for it. The Model B also had expansion capabilities, allowing users to connect peripherals like printers and disk drives. Its influence on computing education in the UK remains significant.