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Opinion

Our perspective on a variety of broadcast-related topics.

BBC regional news resumes pre-pandemic schedule at breakfast

20th March 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

There was a little surprise for viewers during BBC Breakfast this morning. The regional news …

Read MoreBBC regional news resumes pre-pandemic schedule at breakfast

Impartiality and the BBC in the age of social media

16th March 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The BBC belongs to all of us. A statement of the obvious, you might think, but in a world of …

Read MoreImpartiality and the BBC in the age of social media

Beyond Paradise: the Death in Paradise spin-off gives BBC rare win over Corrie

5th March 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

On Friday something previously considered impossible happened. Coronation Street was beaten in the …

Read MoreBeyond Paradise: the Death in Paradise spin-off gives BBC rare win over Corrie

“Broadcasting to viewers in the UK and around the world, this is BBC News”

26th February 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The merger of the BBC News Channel and BBC World News is expected to have a soft launch on 6th …

Read More“Broadcasting to viewers in the UK and around the world, this is BBC News”

Sky Kids: the new CBeebies is not just another channel launch

21st February 2023 in Opinion by Mike Manning

There’s been an unlikely addition to channel guides this month with the arrival of Sky Kids. …

Read MoreSky Kids: the new CBeebies is not just another channel launch

BBC soaps and continuing dramas: erratic scheduling and short-runs

19th February 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Soaps and continuing dramas have a strong relationship with their regular viewers. They are part of …

Read MoreBBC soaps and continuing dramas: erratic scheduling and short-runs

ITV and Channel 4 respond to consultation on ad rule changes

11th February 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Ofcom has published responses to its consultation on whether to change the rules on advertising on …

Read MoreITV and Channel 4 respond to consultation on ad rule changes

Striking a balance between linear TV and streaming

5th February 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Would anyone care to place bets on the overnight ratings for the final episode of Happy Valley?

Read MoreStriking a balance between linear TV and streaming

Sky/Freesat changes leaving Freeview in the dust

29th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Last week we discussed the urgent need to find ways of offering more HD channels on Freeview.

Read MoreSky/Freesat changes leaving Freeview in the dust

Time for an urgent review of the DTT system

22nd January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

Recently there was something of a storm over reports the BBC was planning an online only future.

Read MoreTime for an urgent review of the DTT system

Reflections on the history of BBC breakfast TV

17th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The 40th anniversary of BBC breakfast TV was celebrated beautifully. From a design fan’s point of …

Read MoreReflections on the history of BBC breakfast TV

Are we slowly drifting from News at Ten to News at When again?

15th January 2023 in Opinion by Andrew Nairn

The reputation of any public service broadcaster centres on its commitment to high quality news …

Read MoreAre we slowly drifting from News at Ten to News at When again?
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