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FeaturesPSB review: Ofcom PSB review
Culture secretary Andy Burnham used his Royal Television Society digital conference address last week to stress that government and regulator were both on a “fast track” towards determining the future of public service broadcasting.
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FeaturesPSB review: ITV's plans to scale back regional news supported
Almost as soon as Ofcom signalled a relaxation of ITV's regional responsibilities, the broadcaster announced plans to cut 430 jobs in news.
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FeaturesPSB review: C4 assured of PSB future - but how to fund it?
Now that Ofcom has dropped its unpopular BBC-only model of PSB provision, the remaining options all ensure a PSB future for Channel 4.
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FeaturesPSB review: BBC as PSB cornerstone
In every potential scenario, the BBC remains the “cornerstone” of PSB, but Ofcom maintains that the corporation is strengthened when it has genuine competition.
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FeaturesPSB: Five's plans for kids welcomed
Five wants to remain a PSB up to and beyond the expiry of its current licence in 2014 and Ofcom suggests only minor changes to ensure that it remains a financially viable option.
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FeaturesPSB debate: Mark Thompson, director general, BBC
“The PSB debate needs to be more ambitious and less defeatist. The public doesn't want any of the commercial PSBs to be thrown out of the family, but it also doesn't want the stabilisation of ITV, C4 or Five at the price of weakening the BBC.
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FeaturesPSB debate: Andy Duncan, chief executive, Channel 4
“The important part of Ofcom's report is that plurality matters. Why? Because the public has said it clearly wants it.
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FeaturesPSB debate: Mike Darcey, chief operating officer, BSkyB
“Ofcom has called a state of emergency in the provision of public service content, but perhaps we should pause for breath before reaching for the chequebook.
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FeaturesPSB debate: Michael Grade, executive chairman, ITV
“ITV is looking to find where the public interest and shareholder interest coincide. Where they coincide, we believe, is in the investment in UK production. We believe that the value of content is growing and growing.
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FeaturesInterview: Danny Cohen
The critical scorn meted out to Lily Allen's chat show has not deterred BBC3 controller Danny Cohen from his mission to give new talent a break.
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Digital Focus: Documentaries and Living
I was wondering whether Ross Kemp would stay and face an approaching mob in his Kenya Special or run away.
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FeaturesReevell's Ratings: X Factor vs Strictly
Saturday night's The X Factor audience dropped 12% compared with last week, suffering a broadside from Strictly Come Dancing, which went head to head during its final 15 minutes with The X Factor.
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FeaturesFormat Focus: Prisoner of Love
Ex-convicts can find romance on the outside in this dating format from the Netherlands.
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FeaturesEureka!: Flesh-Eating River Monster (Icon Films for Five)
Executive producer Harry Marshall embarked on an adventure to hook a man-eating catfish.
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FeaturesSounds like a winner
UK Screen's Conch Awards, celebrating the best in audio talent, took place last week. Michael Burns takes a closer look at the winners in the main broadcast categories.
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FeaturesRob Ollier, Consulting Systems Architect, Cisco
Over 20 years' experience in the networking industry has seen Rob Ollier span network service providers, large enterprises and systems vendors. He is an expert in technology and business.
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FeaturesAsk the Experts
Have you got a business query about the broadcast sector? Do you need to understand more about the challenge and opportunities of digital? Broadcast's new Ask the Experts service can help. Our panel of professionals is ready to give you expert feedback on the hot topics facing the industry today. ...
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FeaturesCreative Review - Jamie's Ministry of Food
Post-production and grading work completed on a series that attempts to show people how to eat sensibly by ditching junk food and learning to cook using healthier alternatives.