Who's working the system

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The first employment census of the UK broadcasting industry was conducted in May of 2000, and figures from the census indicate that minority employees are under-represented compared with the entire workforce. Women comprise 36 per cent, ethnic minorities make up 5.4 per cent, and disabled people account for 0.9 per cent of broadcasting employees. A series of graphs accompanying the article outline the census data.

Labor force information, Statistical Data Included, Employment

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The soothsayer

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The biggest issues facing Britain are reported by BBC2's current affairs strand IF by using future gazing and drama as adopted by BBC2's editor Peter Barron. Barron hopes that a political sting to IF would force the government to face the long-term implications of time-bomb problems like obesity.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, British Broadcasting Corp., Interview, Company business management, Barron, Peter

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Why they think it's all over

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The article discusses the issue of United Kingdom broadcasters having to commission a minimum of 25% of their programming from independents. This is becoming a problem as more production concerns are losing their indie status.

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