The electrifying first session of our public service broadcasting symposium on June 10th takes on even greater resonance in a week that has seen the publication of a series of key BBC documents and a major speech from the chairman of the BBC Trust, Sir Michael Lyons. David Elstein explains why.
Public Service Broadcasting needs a review that raises its head above the parapet and surveys the changing media landscape, argues Richard Collins.
David Elstein gives a blow-by-blow account of the first panel of the recent symposium of the Public Service Broadcasting forum
David Elstein gives a blow-by-blow account of the third panel of the recent symposium of the Public Service Broadcasting forum
David Elstein gives a blow-by-blow account of the second panel of the recent symposium of the Public Service Broadcasting forum
Talking to the Voice of the Listener and Viewer, the chairman of the BBC Trust, Michael Lyons, previewed his response to the BBC executive's Strategy Review.
Introduction
1. United for Local Television (“ULTV”) is a coalition representing groups seeking to develop a new tier of television services catering for local communities (“local TV”).
2. ULTV congratulates
General Comments
It is clear that the BBC must continuously review its output and its strategy, especially at a time of both rapid technological change and economic uncertainty. However, we
Lis Howell reflects on gender balance at the recent Public Service Broadcasting Forum
After a successful conference, we summarise contributions to the Public Service Broadcasting Forum so far.
Blair Jenkins outlines plans for a Scottish Digital Network to provide public service content in Scotland