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Bob Shennan Appointed BBC’s Group Managing Director
The BBC has named Bob Shennan, who is currently director of radio and music, as group managing director, to oversee strategy, policy, legal, commercial rights and business affairs.
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BBC & ITV to Bring BritBox Streaming Service to the U.K.
The BBC and ITV are partnering to launch an original streaming service in the U.K. that promises the "biggest collection of British content available" on any streaming platform.
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Anne Bulford Stepping Down as BBC’s Deputy Director-General
Anne Bulford, the BBC’s deputy director-general, has decided to exit the company in the spring to pursue a portfolio of non-executive roles.
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Ofcom Urges Greater Risk-Taking, Transparency at BBC
Delivering its first annual report on the BBC's performance, Ofcom says the pubcaster is "generally delivering its remit for audiences," but needs greater transparency, more risk-taking and an increased emphasis on attracting young audiences.
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RTS Video: BBC’s Tony Hall
Tony Hall, director general of the BBC, addressed the RTS London Conference about "tomorrow’s BBC."
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BBC Annual Report Touts Studios Performance, Competitive Challenges
The BBC faces significant challenges from competitors and ongoing financial pressures, the pubcaster said in its 2017-18 annual report, while also touting the performance of BBC Studios, which delivered a profit in its first year as a commercial subsidiary.
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Raft of Comedy Commissions for BBC
BBC has unveiled its slate of upcoming and returning comedies, which features a lineup of up-and-coming comedic talent.
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BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Arqiva to Invest £125 Million in Freeview
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and network operator Arqiva have signed a new five-year agreement to accelerate Freeview’s transition to a "fully hybrid platform."
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Tony Hall Warns of Threats to British Television
Tony Hall, director-general of the BBC, issued a warning about the future of home-grown British content in a speech yesterday, noting that there could be a £500 million funding shortfall by 2026.
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Ofcom Calls for More U.K. Content on BBC Services
British media regulator Ofcom has established new quotas for U.K.-originated shows on BBC channels, including in the areas of arts, music, comedy and kids' content.
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