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CommentOpen letter to Tim Davie: 10 ways to survive 2027
BBC expert John Mair lays out his thoughts for the director general as the BBC prepares for the future funding debate
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CommentMark Webb: Why The Traitors’ inclusion of disability has been pitch perfect
The disability advocate outlines how the BBC1 format helps disabled people feel seen
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CommentPhilippa Childs: Now is the time to stand up for the BBC
If we allow the BBC to be undermined, our cultural landscape and democracy will be fundamentally weakened
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CommentLucy Frazer: The Media Bill will unleash the full potential of our PSBs
Culture secretary praises broadcasters but says ‘success today is not a guarantee of success tomorrow’
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CommentAlexander Jacob: Doctors cancellation puts a generation of talent at risk
Director warns loss of a key training ground could have huge impact, and urges greater investment in continuing drama
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CommentSimon Evans: Bringing down the curtain on Staged
The lockdown comedy is the product of a strange time, but it continues to resonate even as it draws to a conclusion
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CommentThe challenges of navigating a summer of discontent
Indies and freelancers face a tough period as inflation pushes up costs and commissioning falls, says Chris Curtis
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CommentMike Darcey: BBC is betting goodwill holds key to licence fee debate
Viewers struggling with the cost of living may decide not to pay the licence fee despite using a plethora of free services
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CommentJoanna Carr: In an increasingly turbulent world, we need brilliant current affairs
Powerful reporting that delves behind the headlines has never been more necessary - fortunately, TV journalists are delivering
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CommentWhy do BBC’s editorial guidelines still carry foreword by Tony Hall?
Staff are raising the question because the guidance is fronted by DG who left almost three years ago, writes Tara Conlan
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CommentTo box set or not? Industry grapples with release dilemma
A more balanced approach appears to be emerging as broadcasters experiment with different strategies
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CommentBroadcasters overlook the Midlands at their peril
The Midlands region accounts for more than a quarter of BBC licence fee income - it’s time some of that was reinvested, Will Hanrahan says
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CommentBBC and C4 must fight for their future amid political turmoil
A grown-up debate is required – but will the circumstances allow for a nuanced and intelligent exchange?
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CommentTop marks to Strictly for putting inclusivity at its core
The BBC1 show is leading by example, but now the rest of the industry should follow suit, says Fatima Salaria
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CommentRevivals can give broadcasters the edge over SVoDs
Debates over the ’laziness’ of reboots dominated Edinburgh but Scott Bryan argues familiar formats can be challenging and rewarding
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CommentPeaky Blinders: portraying Birmingham in Manchester
Screen Manchester’s Bobby Cochrane on producing the drama in the heart of a busy city
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CommentBBC3 revival is good for society
Digital UK chief Jonathan Thompson argues that return of linear channel represents true value
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CommentA seriously reduced BBC would be disastrous for the industry
Consultation and clear thinking should be behind any funding changes, not political point-scoring
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CommentDigital UK: bringing the PSBs together
As Channel 5 joins Digital UK, chair Caroline Thomson looks ahead to a year of anniversaries
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CommentTime to ‘open doors’ for deaf media professionals
See Hear series producer Camilla Arnold urges TV industry to do more to recruit deaf people