28-03-2024, 03:55 PM
As mentioned in the BBC News thread the annual plan has been published: www.bbc.co.uk
It's vague in terms of specific plans for the future (in terms of cuts), though a couple bits outside of News caught my eye around page 46.
Perhaps tellingly on page 36 it states....
It is notable that the annual plan makes no mention of the proposed closure of BBC Four or CBBC. I can't help wondering whether the BBC is trying to hold off certain decisions and announcements until after the general election, to ensure political parties don't politicise and/or weaponize it.
It's vague in terms of specific plans for the future (in terms of cuts), though a couple bits outside of News caught my eye around page 46.
Quote:We continue to review options for how we can clarify the station brand of Asian NetworkI wonder if this means a potential rebrand is being considered, maybe coming under the Radio 1 brand as 'Radio 1 Asian'?
and refocus elements of its programming to ensure maximum audience impact for
British Asian audiences.
Quote:On 1 April 2024, we will transfer some of the BBC’s in-house audio production teams to
BBC Studios. This was referenced in last year’s Annual Plan, a full materiality assessment
was carried out, and in November 2023 Ofcom agreed that the change was not material.
Perhaps tellingly on page 36 it states....
Quote:We will continue to transform the BBC this year, and anticipate a
number of announcements throughout the year.
It is notable that the annual plan makes no mention of the proposed closure of BBC Four or CBBC. I can't help wondering whether the BBC is trying to hold off certain decisions and announcements until after the general election, to ensure political parties don't politicise and/or weaponize it.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.