On 01/09/2010 12:01, "Mo McRoberts" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 15:25, Gavin Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Hi Phil, Jim et al
>>
>> You be already aware of this but the BBC proposed a local video service last
>> year. The proposal was rejected by the Trust following public consultation.
>> One of the key concerns was about the adverse impact on the market¹. You
>> can read a full explanation from the Trust here:
>>
>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/our_work/pvt/local_video_proposal.shtml
>>
>> So while there would be (minor) technical issues involved in delivering
>> local video on bbc.co.uk, they haven¹t been explored because there isn¹t a
>> remit to provide the service.
>
> It's worth stressing that the PVT referred to above covered a new £68m
> service which goes somewhat over and above the existing output from
> the regions (though I suspect "extended versions of material which is
> edited down for broadcast" would fall under that remit). As the Trust
> says:
>
> "Within the bounds of existing service licences, the BBC offers
> regional news on television, local radio and local websites.
> Programming from the BBC's television services can be shown on the
> internet."
>
> Hunting through /programmes, it seems as hit and miss as suggested
> earlier. e.g., Points West:
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006pft9
>
> versus Reporting Scotland:
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj3s
That's correct, the PVT was a new content proposal. Actually it seems as
simple as Nations TV bulletins are on iplayer but the (English) Regions
aren't. I think we probably need someone who has greater involvement with
iplayer to be certain.
Gavin
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