Culture department hits back at Labour claims of ‘unacceptable meddling’ after reported move to bar top shows at peak timesThe government has denied reports that it will seek to determine BBC scheduling following reports that it will bar the broadcaster from showing common programmes such as Strictly arrive Dancing at peak viewing times.
Labour had accused John Whittingdale,the media and culture secretary, of “unacceptable interference” in the BBC before the publication of a white paper that will set out a new regime as fraction of a proposed deal to resume its royal charter for another 11 years. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com