Comment – Page 11
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Future-proofing BBC3
New-look BBC3 would allow for more, not less, creative risk-taking, says controller Damian Kavanagh
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Commercialising parts of the BBC is a fair compromise
Corporation should consider a hybrid model by monetising iPlayer, says Jonathan Guthrie
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All eyes turn to Germany
Nine Lives’ Cat Lewis takes a look at the much-touted German contribution system
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BBC North: a tale of two cities
Without investment, how can Newcastle match the success of Manchester? asks Alex Connock
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A shabby way to treat the BBC
The government’s attack is way off target, says Steven D Wright
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BBC right to consider its options
Plenty of people have been het up (Broadcast included) about both the manner in which the recent licence fee deal was conducted and the level at which it was set.
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BBC North: how we made the dream a reality
As BBC England boss Peter Salmon prepares for his new role as the first BBC Studios director, he reflects on the corporation’s achievements in Salford.
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Contestable funding offers a lifeline for childrens' TV
The government’s proposals for contestable funding is a welcome move, says Oli Hyatt.
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Time to challenge the government’s BBC agenda
The charter renewal green paper makes insidious reading for the BBC, but Jake Kanter argues that there is plenty of hope for Auntie yet.
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Digital strategy key for BBCW
Smart manoeuvring can help Davie meet targets, says Kate Bulkley
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Factual works best when comedy is part of the mix
Audiences want a dose of humour rather than an ‘expert lecture’, says Lucinda Axelsson
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Fallout from a funding bombshell
BBC deal is not a disaster, but it is hardly a cause for celebration, says Chris Curtis
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Topsy-turvy licence fee deal raises plenty of questions
Licence fee settlement is not quite the doomsday deal predicted, but an ageing population suggests cuts are on the way, writes Chris Curtis.
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BBC must challenge all agendas
The corporation needs to escape its ‘for us or against us’ mindset, argues Roger Mosey
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Plurality of supply is best for BBC audiences
New system offers the best ideas and value regardless of source, says Helen Boaden
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BBC2 should take up BBC3 mantle
Space for fresh ideas and talent must be ring-fenced after move
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BBC must find a TV home for fresh ideas
Space on BBC2 should be ring-fenced for distinctive programmes and new talent to ease BBC3’s move online, writes Chris Curtis
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The Twitter verdict: reaction to BBC3 move online
“The irony of the BBC3 move is that it’s probably the right choice, but a few years too early and for the wrong reasons (i.e., budget)”
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The Trust is dead, but the BBC has bigger fish to fry
The BBC Trust is dead. It’s been on life support since the Savile scandal and today’s Telegraph front page confirms what we’ve known for a long-time: the government has ripped the plug from its socket.
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Commissioning pool widens for digital experts
It’s not just TV and film companies that are competing for graduates with digital skills, says Louise Brown