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Inspector Sands
With the exception of the launch of digital TV and DSO which all happened during a labour government, albeit a much less socialist one.

Though it was inevitable technologically and they didn't really have much choice over it
NG
noggin Founding member
Inspector Sands posted:
With the exception of the launch of digital TV and DSO which all happened during a labour government, albeit a much less socialist one.


Wasn't the DVB-T launch decision taken under Major though? (The launch happened under Blair, but the ball started to roll under the Tories?)

Wasn't the licensing process for the ONDigital stuff started before the May 1997 election?
JM
JamesM0984
Freeview came about under New Labour as well of course.
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mapperuo




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all new Phil
There’s going to become a point where it becomes unsuitable broadcasting from outside Westminster. Sky News had an interview there including Owen Jones where he was almost drowned out by calls of “Owen you wanker” from below. Kay had to apologise after.
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DVB Cornwall
BBC Debate 'OFF' according to ....



and it's official

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Custard56
Why does the BBC always seem so weak in these negotiating situations?
BM
BM11
On the 7th January the commons will be debating sky news petition to have an Debates Commission introduced.
CW
Charlie Wells Moderator
Quote:
The BBC has pulled out of holding a Brexit debate between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn.

Both the broadcaster and ITV offered to air a debate between the two leaders on Sunday - two days ahead of Parliament's vote on the proposed Brexit agreement.

But the BBC confirmed it "could not reach an agreement" on its proposal.
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It is not yet clear what the situation is with ITV's debate.

BBC News article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46444061
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News96
Well at this rate, they'll be no debate at all if Theresa doesn't accept the ITV Offer (which is looking unlikely).
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BM11
News96 posted:
Well at this rate, they'll be no debate at all if Theresa doesn't accept the ITV Offer (which is looking unlikely).

https://twitter.com/tombarton/status/1070009728179322881
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Brekkie
Jay Lee posted:
Why does the BBC always seem so weak in these negotiating situations?

I'd say the BBC were right on this one - there was no way they could ignore other voices in the position they're in.
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