Post by Teddy Bear on Jun 20, 2007 0:16:30 GMT
Though it's already been the standard for some time, even while they had the full funding, now the BBC is going to 'justify' giving less with the maxim 'Less is More'. Let's see how the public buys it.
Thompson mulls 'less is more' plan
Tara Conlan
Tuesday June 19, 2007
MediaGuardian.co.uk
The BBC director general, Mark Thompson, is looking at plans to make fewer but "bigger" programmes as a key plank of the corporation's strategy to deal with a lower-than-expected licence fee.
Focusing programme investment on fewer shows will inevitably lead to more repeats.
It is understood that the principle of fewer originations forms the backbone to the strategy that will be put forward to the BBC Trust by Mr Thompson at their next meeting tomorrow.
The BBC has also been looking at the idea of cutting services but it is understood this strategy has not found favour with most of the corporation's executive board.
The focus of the debate has switched to programmes and on how much audiences appreciate high-quality shows.
It is understood a final decision on Mr Thompson's suggestions will not be made by the BBC Trust until September.
One insider said the idea of "fewer originations, bigger programmes, higher quality" is being seen as the most likely option for the direction the BBC should head in.
Tara Conlan
Tuesday June 19, 2007
MediaGuardian.co.uk
The BBC director general, Mark Thompson, is looking at plans to make fewer but "bigger" programmes as a key plank of the corporation's strategy to deal with a lower-than-expected licence fee.
Focusing programme investment on fewer shows will inevitably lead to more repeats.
It is understood that the principle of fewer originations forms the backbone to the strategy that will be put forward to the BBC Trust by Mr Thompson at their next meeting tomorrow.
The BBC has also been looking at the idea of cutting services but it is understood this strategy has not found favour with most of the corporation's executive board.
The focus of the debate has switched to programmes and on how much audiences appreciate high-quality shows.
It is understood a final decision on Mr Thompson's suggestions will not be made by the BBC Trust until September.
One insider said the idea of "fewer originations, bigger programmes, higher quality" is being seen as the most likely option for the direction the BBC should head in.