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VLV provides oral evidence to the Lords Communications Committee
2nd May 2019
VLV's Chairman, Colin Browne, provided oral evidence this week to the Lords Communications Committee for its inquiry into the impact of video on demand
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VLV seeks a Public Affairs Advisor
16th April 2019
VLV, which works to promote high quality broadcasting for the benefit of citizens in the UK, is looking to appoint a public affairs advisor.
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Nominations for VLV Awards announced
5th March 2019
The nominations for the VLV Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting 2018 have been announced. They include a wide range of programmes chosen by VLV members. The awards will be presented on May 9th at the VLV conference in central London.
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VLV members offered discount at IPPR Oxford Media Convention
4th March 2019
VLV members have been offered up to 25% discount on tickets for the annual Oxford Media Convention on Monday March 18th. The conference this year is Remaking the UK Media System
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VLV MEMBERS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE THE BBC TAKING ON THE COST OF FREE TV LICENCES FOR THE OVER 75s
13th February 2019
In December 2018 VLV invited its members to complete a questionnaire so that VLV could reflect their views in its submission to the BBC, which is deliberating whether to continue the concession of free TV licences for households which include someone aged
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VLV announces final list of speakers for its Autumn Conference 2018
21st November 2018
VLV has announced the final list of speakers for its Autumn Conference on 27 November 2018.
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VLV responds to BBC draft Editorial Guidelines
15th November 2018
VLV has made a submission to the BBC in response to its Editorial Guidelines consultation which closed on 12 November. While we welcome the ambition of the Editorial Guidelines we do not believe they are a useful tool for producers in their everyday work.
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Jocelyn Hay Lecture 2018: Professor Mary Beard DBE
24th October 2018
Professor Beard delivered the annual Jocelyn Hay Lecture on 23rd October at the Geological Society. Her lecture, What happens to history on television?, covered a wide range of issues and celebrated the diversity of history programming currently on UK TV.
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VLV comments on the DCMS Contestable Fund Announcement
19th October 2018
VLV responded today to the DCMS announcement on the Contestable Fund. Colin Browne, Chairman of the VLV, said ‘While we support the Government’s ambition to...
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VLV argues that prominence for public service content is crucial
10th October 2018
VLV has made a submission in response to Ofcom’s Review of Rules for Prominence of Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) and Local TV.
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