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Dear all,

Here is a link to a piece on BBC I've written for openDemocracy's OurBeeb https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/ourbeeb/coronavirus-has-strengthened-case-bbc/

The section is edited by Adam Ramsay ([log in to unmask]) so you might want to discuss contribution ideas with him, although I would suggest not doing so immediately as their commissioning focus is inevitably covid-19 focused at present.

On the DCMS Consultation on the Licence Fee (decriminalisation), shadow culture minister Tracy Brabin has urged the gov to pause. See https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/mar/25/bbc-pauses-plans-to-cut-jobs-amid-coronavirus-outbreak

However, this is a reminder that the consultation is still live and closes 1 April, if you want to submit comments of any length - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-decriminalising-tv-licence-evasion

Best wishes,

Jonathan

Jonathan Hardy BA MA PhD FHEA
Professor of Media and Communications
School of Arts and Digital Industries,
University of East London, Docklands Campus
London E16 2RD
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 6266

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Critical Political Economy of the Media: An Introduction
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From: Media, Communications & Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) - Policy Network <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Ramsey, Phil <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 25 March 2020 10:30
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Subject: Updates on the BBC
 

Dear all,

I have been sent the following very useful update on developments in relation to the BBC by Sylvia Harvey, who can be contacted directly at: [log in to unmask]

Regards,

Phil

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In case you haven't seen these already here is:

(1) an interview with the new Select Cttee chair for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 16.3.20: https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/julian-knight-to-make-public-service-broadcast-relevant-it-needs-to-reflect-the-entire-country 

(2) a link to JK's front page Express article on 19 January prior to his election as Select Cttee Chair: https://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/1230145/BBC-news-british-broadcasting-corporation-future-review

(3) a recent speech by the new Secretary of State for DCMS Oliver Dowden: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-oliver-dowdens-speech-at-the-enders-media-and-telecoms-conference

(4)Tony Hall's recent piece (15.3.20) on Politics Home: https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lord-hall-why-the-bbc-matters

(5) Full text (below) of the recent joint BBC/DCMS statement of 16.3.20 on the licence fee and the over-75s

 

Best wishes, Sylvia

Sylvia Harvey, FRSA,
Visiting Professor, School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds

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Joint statement from the BBC and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport

“The BBC and the Government have been discussing the national Coronavirus situation.

“Changes to the TV licence for people aged over 75 had been due to come into effect on 1 June. But during this time we do not want anyone to be worried about any potential change.

“The BBC’s priority over the coming period will be to do everything we can to serve the nation at this uniquely challenging time. As the national broadcaster, the BBC has a vital role to play in supplying information to the public in the weeks and months ahead.

“Recognising the exceptional circumstances, the BBC Board has therefore decided to change the start date of the new policy. Our current plan is to now bring it into place on 1 August. We will of course keep the issue under review as the situation continues to evolve." 

Statement from Sir David Clementi, Chairman of the BBC

Sir David Clementi, Chairman of the BBC, says: “The BBC board has decided to delay changes to over 75s licence fees. We are in exceptional circumstances. Now is not the right time. We are fully focussed on delivering our services to the public at this difficult time.”

Statement from Oliver Dowden, Culture Secretary

Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden says: "I am pleased the BBC has worked with us and agreed to delay their licence fee changes for over 75s from coming in and will keep this under review. It will be welcome news to millions of older people who now don't need to worry about their TV licence during this challenging period. It is right that the BBC have recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and the need for the whole country to pull together in the national effort."

Monday 16 March 2020



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