-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Bowden Sent: 20 December 2006 10:07 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [backstage] democracyplayer
> Frankly, this is not a simple issue. It's nowhere near a simple issue. And it's getting more complicated by the day. --- In total agreement This is a long and complicated issue, which is getting much more complicated every single day. I'm happy we're able to discuss this in the open because there's this view that the BBC has its head in the sand. I don't believe we do. I don't mind saying IMHO (not BBC view) - There's a good chance there will be some changes to the licence fee within the next few years. And come the next charter review, we will see a huge cut and we will be forced to share with some new public services. The next few years are critical for the BBC, as it really readies its self for a new landscape. As Isaac Asimov says "The only constant is change." Backstage is maybe one of the most advanced parts (in this aspect) of the BBC right now, but other areas will follow. I wouldn't say its check mate yet, but its certainly heading in to the end game in regards to one British public broadcaster. I expect we will see lots of checks soon. We need to be more fluid and a broadcaster doesn't seem to fit well with that. All of above was my own view Cheers, Ian Forrester || backstage.bbc.co.uk || cubicgarden.com - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
