Vaizey slams Burnham over product placement
Showcomotion: Shadow media secretary Ed Vaizey has slammed Andy Burnham's "barmy" views on the dangers of product placement on TV.- Published:03 July 2008 15:32
- Author: Kate Bulkley
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Questions invited on BBC Local Video
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BBC proposals may change economics of broadcasting
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