All PSBs articles – Page 49
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News
Mark Linsey comes out fighting
BBC acting director of television Mark Linsey has launched a fullscale defence of the distinctiveness of the corporation’s content after ITV’s criticism last week.
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C4 against closure of iPlayer loophole
Channel 4 has sounded concerns about government proposals to close the iPlayer loophole - but argued that if the move goes ahead it must include non-PSB services.
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BBC charter debate hots up
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is wading through more than 190,000 responses to its charter renewal consultation, as culture secretary John Whittingdale made clear this week that everything is up for debate on the BBC’s future.
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We need to talk about PSBs
Charter Review debate must not distract us from tackling the bigger challenges faced by all broadcasters, says Des Freedman
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Lord Puttnam leads inquiry on PSB future
The future of public service television will be examined by a wide-ranging inquiry overseen by former Channel 4 deputy chair Lord Puttnam.
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Behind The Scenes
Kitchen Impossible with Michel Roux Jnr, C4
With the help of Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr, we wanted to show that people with disabilities have the talent, ambition and will to succeed in the workplace, says series producer Sam Grace
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Channel 5 to get tough with NQIs
Channel 5 intends to become stricter when striking deals with non-qualifying indies and will write to its biggest suppliers imminently to outline its new position.
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Lord Alli calls for BBC debate
Lord Alli has issued a rallying call for the industry to engage in a “grown-up” debate about the BBC’s future, at the heart of Westminster.
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Whittingdale mulls regulatory boost for kids’ and current affairs
John Whittingdale has asked Ofcom to consider whether production sector regulation could be introduced that would promote investment in genres such as children’s and current affairs.
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Freeview targets middle ground with Play launch
Freeview is aiming its connected-TV proposition at the 11 million homes that fall between those firmly committed to either pay- or free-to-air TV.
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Comment
Let's stand up to government interference
Another terms of trade review? It might feel like a pointless intervention, but producers must fight their corner, says Ron Jones
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BBC plays a vital creative role
But needs to modernise in face of global competition, says James Heath
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Channel 4 facing ‘disaster’
Key figures from Channel 4’s history have warned that privatising the PSB would be a “disaster” for the UK television industry.
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Lord Burns vision: C4 should be part-owned by indies
Lord Burns’ vision to save Channel 4 from privatisation is based on the indie sector taking ownership of the broadcaster.