All BBC articles – Page 393
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CommentChris Bryant: Now is the time to act to protect the BBC’s future
We must guard against attacks on the BBC before charter renewal, says shadow secretary of state for culture, media and sport Chris Bryant
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NewsBacking the BBC: indies have their say
Fifty indie bosses have backed the BBC as it gears up for charter renewal negotiations with a Tory majority government later this year.
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News50 production bosses warn against BBC squeeze
Production companies behind some of the biggest shows on UK television and with revenues of nearly £2bn have thrown their weight behind a Broadcast campaign of qualified support for the BBC.
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CommentAndrea Wong: The BBC is a great success and should be celebrated
BBC’s creative output is essential for British and international TV, says Andrea Wong
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CommentJimmy Mulville: Find alternatives to BBC3 cuts
I want to support a properly funded BBC that provides a comprehensive TV service – not just for the middle-aged viewer but also for a young adult audience.
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CommentJon Thoday: BBC3 plans could undermine funding model
Avalon wants to support a BBC that makes the broadcasting of innovative programmes for all audiences its priority.
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FeaturesThe charter fight is on
As the BBC prepares to enter tough charter renewal talks with the new Conservative government, Tara Conlan explores the battle lines and investigates the threats
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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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NewsShadow culture secretary fears ‘sustained attack’ on BBC
Shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant has expressed fears of a “sustained attack” on the BBC by the Conservative government and said the industry should be ready to protect the corporation.
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NewsMulville & Thoday back BBC despite anger over BBC3
The two indie bosses behind the high-profile mission to prevent BBC3 from moving online have backed Broadcast’s campaign of qualified support for the BBC.
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NewsBBC to bide time until arrival of Studios boss
The BBC will wait to make some major decisions about the future shape and remit of BBC Studios until a director takes up the post at the end of summer.
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NewsCBBC expands Junior Vets
CBBC has ordered a further two series of True North’s Junior Vets and expanded the factual format across the UK.
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NewsBBC exec welcomed Top Gear team home after Argentina ordeal
BBC entertainment boss Mark Linsey travelled to Heathrow airport to personally welcome the crew of Top Gear after they flew back to the UK having filmed the controversial Patagonia Christmas special.
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NewsNever Mind The Buzzcocks cancelled after 19 years
BBC2 has pulled the plug on Never Mind The Buzzcocks after 19 years.
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RatingsPeter Kay's Car Share finishes with 4.5m
FRIDAY: Peter Kay’s Car Share ended its journey on BBC1 with a series average of 4.8m after it made its debut on iPlayer.
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NewsGlyndebourne boss appointed BBC Proms director
Glyndebourne general director David Pickard is to take over from Edward Blakeman as director of BBC Proms at the end of this year’s festival season.
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RatingsEurovision hits five year low
SATURDAY: The Eurovision Song Contest serenaded its lowest crowd in five years but still took a chunk out of Britain’s Got Talent.
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NewsCaroline Raphael joins Penguin Random House Audio
Caroline Raphael, former BBC Radio 4 commissioning editor responsible for ordering comedies including Little Britain and The League of Gentlemen, has joined Penguin Random House Audio.
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RatingsJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell loses 2m
SUNDAY: Almost 2m viewers vanished for the second episode of BBC1’s big budget drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
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NewsBBC reaches weekly global audience of 308m
The BBC has estimated it reaches 308m weekly viewers internationally, after combining the reach of its news and entertainment audiences for the first time.