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CommentWhy Broadcast is backing the BBC
The initial industry reaction to Broadcast’s Backing the BBC campaign has been fascinating: we’ve received both plenty of plaudits and a few raised eyebrows.
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CommentBattle for the licence fee shapes up
New culture secretary wants change, but is a considered critic of BBC
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CommentBBC faces being cut back to basics
The BBC’s tough past few years are nothing compared to the pain it will face under the new government, says John Mair
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CommentJohn Whittingdale: better the devil you know for the BBC?
Nobody predicted that backbencher John Whittingdale would be named culture secretary in David Cameron’s new cabinet – but his appointment is far from leftfield.
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CommentWhere are all the parties’ manifestos for television?
BBC funding is addressed, but there’s little mention of wider industry, says Alan Griffiths
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CommentLet's make TV greener
Sustainable production is getting easier all the time. It’s time to make it the norm for our industry, says Hattie Park
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CommentJoe Godwin: BBC Academy on track with Midlands move
BBC Academy and Birmingham director Joe Godwin responds to Broadcast’s story last week that staff have shunned a relocation to the Midlands city
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CommentThe battle for Sunday nights
Ben Stephenson’s departure and the end of Downton spell a new chapter for broadcasters vying for the week’s biggest drama slot, writes Stephen Arnell
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CommentClarkson left BBC with no choice
Broadcast editor Chris Curtis says re-signing the Top Gear host would have sent out all the wrong messages.
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CommentStrategic thinking doesn’t mean stifling creativity
BBC is right to analyse daily ratings in detail to help with commissioning, says Ally Castle
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CommentJeremy Clarkson: a scandal too far?
Could the BBC’s zero tolerance approach to bullying spell the end for the Top Gear presenter
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CommentLicence fee needs to be part of PSB mix
Why is there so little discussion of the benefits the licence fee bestows upon commercial rivals?
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CommentComedy execs on... Blaps, troupes & Psychobitches
Phil Clarke, Myfanwy Moore and Ben Cavey reveal the successful ingredients of a hit comedy.
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CommentTony Hall’s British tactic to defend BBC
DG outlines commercial vision for reshaped production arm
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CommentBBC Trust needs reforming
Research about what people are prepared to pay must be independent, says Maggie Brown
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CommentOld favourites can discover their international appeal
Many TV buyers at Showcase will be looking at UK back-catalogues
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CommentComment: BBC is tackling bullying head on
We are putting in place measures to give staff confidence to voice concerns
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CommentDiversity: beyond the back-slapping
Broadcasters’ efforts are to be applauded but it’s by no means mission accomplished
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CommentLicence fee battle lines are drawn
Rona Fairhead stressed the quiet public support for the BBC