What is the point of TV?

Article Abstract:

Jeremy Paxman's MacTaggart lecture at the 2007 Edinburgh Television Festival was too long, but it was passionate, thought-provoking and accurate. The controversies hounding the industry such as the crisis of confidence were addressed, not only by Paxman's speech, but by the whole event itself. Views and opinions of four delegates of the festival, one of which is an unnamed TV controller, are presented.

Executive changes & profiles, Public affairs, Officials and employees, Public opinion, Speeches, lectures and essays, Speeches, addresses, etc., Speeches, Paxman, Jeremy, Orations

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BBC plans on audit of commissioning

Article Abstract:

BBC is planning to audit the commissioning process of its radio operations, which is believed to be a move to improve the company's relations with independent producers. Improving pitching guidelines is one of the projected outcomes of the audit, which independent producers welcome. The views of independent producers on the audit, as well as BBC's comment on the reported audit, are presented.

Use of services, Services information, Services, Independent radio stations, Outsourcing

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