Shake-up of broadcasting in the UK

Title
Shake-up of broadcasting in the UK
Genre
Interview
TX Date
7 Dec 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:06:52
Description
Home Office minister David Mellor on the future of broadcasting in the UK as the Government has announced plans for a shake-up in its Broadcasting Bill. On the widening of choice for customers; greater variety in radio; a new terrestrial TV channel; tendering for franchises; monitoring and enforcing content laws; monitoring satellite stations; who can own stations and shares; and the future of the BBC and the licence fee. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
David Mellor
Keywords
Legislation; Parliamentary bills; Television; Radio stations; BBC; Broadcasting; Satellite television; Radio; Broadcasting industry; Television stations; Television licences; Franchise; Licence fees

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LBC/IRN, "Shake-up of broadcasting in the UK". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0013300404016 (Accessed 03 Jul 2025)