Aug 3 2016
In its report on the BBC White Paper, that forms the basis of the BBC’s next 11-year Charter, the all-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee has welcomed the decision to abolish the BBC Trust and establish a unitary Board, to consolidate regulation of the BBC in Ofcom and to enhance the role of the National […]
Mar 1 2016
BBC News is facing cuts of around £80m (US$111m), with its dedicated channel reportedly at risk of being axed, as the pubcaster aims to save £550m by 2021. The firm’s news chief, James Harding, said yesterday that the £80m figure was his “assumption” of the level of cuts. “BBC News must contribute its share to […]
Feb 19 2016
The CMSC has condemned what has been called a “hasty and secretive” license fee renewal negotiations last summer. “Questions of the BBC’s scope, efficiency, and funding should be publicly assessed and debated, in parallel and in good time,” said the report, also saying that the corporation should have fought the government’s demand that it take […]
Feb 15 2016
BBC director general Tony Hall is considering dropping the BBC’s traditional TV and radio divisions as it attempts to reshape the way the Corporation operates. Tony Hall’s plans would involve getting rid of the BBC’s channels structure and introducing new divisions, which would include both radio and TV content. Hall will introduce the ideas behind […]
Sep 8 2015
Welcome to the Information Age gallery. In this room we can relive the history of a nation that has led the world in communication. And we can determine to write the history of a nation that will continue to lead the world. And, by the way, go and have a look round the corner there […]
Aug 17 2015
Rona Fairhead, chair of the BBC Trust, has warned that the future of the Corporation under the formal Charter review debate needs to be driven by evidence and fact, not by prejudice and not by vested interest, with the public having the right to play a central role in deciding its future of its BBC, […]
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
May 10 2017
BBC must ‘reinvent itself’ for a new generation
During its current charter period the BBC has set itself the challenge of reinventing itself for a new generation, according to deputy director general, Anne Bulford. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London this morning, Bulford said that the BBC needs to do “much, much more” to make its programmes and services cut through in […]
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By Expat • BBC • Tags: BBC Charter, DTG Summit, PSB