Michael Swann on Annan Report on BBC

Title

Michael Swann on Annan Report on BBC

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:05:11

Description

Sir Michael Swann, BBC Chairman, on the Annan Report on the BBC. Criticisms addressed include declining standards, weaker current affairs and news programmes, lack of purpose in some programmes and too much bureaucracy. Also the report’s recommendations for closure of BBC local radio stations. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Swann

Keywords

Television; Radio stations; ITV; BBC; Annan Report; Commercial television; Broadcasting industry; Local radio; Programme content; Public broadcasters

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