All BBC licence fee articles – Page 21
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NewsMPs debate future of the licence fee
Petition sparks parliament to consider subscription and advertising-funded models for BBC
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CommentCharlotte Moore: making the BBC fit for the future
Three key principles will guide us as we face the challenges ahead
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CommentJane Millichip: there’s no ‘norm’ in drama funding
Producers need to be agile as models evolve and new players emerge
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NewsTony Hall: BBC to harness people power
Director general seeks to avert damaging licence fee deal by getting the public involved
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FeaturesThe BBC: what next?
From iPlayer rights and SVoD rivals to fragmented audiences and IP delivery, Tara Conlan surveys the corporation’s challenges
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NewsWarner Media unveils HBO Max
Streaming service will carry premium cable branding while offering shows such as Friends and new Batwoman series
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NewsBBC and ITV ‘extremely close’ on Britbox deal
Director general Tony Hall outlines clear Britbox/iPlayer strategy and says deal is imminent
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NewsBBC Studios doubles profits
Orders for 15 third-party shows from commercial PSBs and beyond help arm to make £81m
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NewsClementi: overhaul licence fee negotiations
BBC chair demands end to ‘extremely poor’ shotgun agreements
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NewsBBC hits back on over-75 licence fees
Policy director Clare Sumner pens open letter defending ’fairness’ of strategy in face of pressure from national press
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NewsOfcom backs iPlayer plans despite concern for rivals
Regulator gives provisional go-ahead to expansion plans but warns commercial PSBs and SVoDs will suffer
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CommentBBC burned by over-75s debacle
Corporation must stand its ground and fight back in PR battle
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NewsTom Watson: 'You cannot means-test for social isolation'
Charities also hit out at the ‘political grandstanding’ that forced BBC’s hand over pensioners’ licence fees
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NewsPSBs raise talent access fears
Entrance of SVoDs has led to staffing issues and studio strife, say BBC and C4
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NewsBBC urged to stand ground on over-75 licence fees
Melvyn Bragg and union reps among signatories to open letter pleading with broadcaster to ‘be brave’ in face of government pressure
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NewsBBC Films and Film 4 heads outline strategies
Film bosses on backing emerging film-makers and the perilous business of chasing commercial hits
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NewsBBC halves top talent pay bill
Corporation spent £18.9m on highest-earning on-air staff last year