Press releases in 2014
DCMS to recruit three new ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustees
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is inviting applications for three ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustee roles; the Vice Chairman of the Trust and two ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustees...
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive proposal to move ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three online
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has now received the detail of proposals from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive to close ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three as a broadcast channel and re-invent it as an online only proposition...
Listeners to have their say about Radio 4 and Radio 5 live
Listeners to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4, Radio 5 live and their digital sister stations Radio 4 Extra and 5 live sports extra can have their say about how the radio stations are performing, through a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review launched today...
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Audience Council Wales hosts seminar on "Serving all audiences"
The rapidly changing broadcasting landscape, technological developments, and demographic changes in Wales will be the subject of discussion at a seminar hosted by Professor Elan Closs Stephens ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Trustee for Wales today (Friday 21 November)...
Trust seeks views on proposed Guidelines and Party Election Broadcast allocation criteria for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s coverage of the General Election 2015
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today launched a consultation seeking views on the draft Guidelines for next year’s UK Parliament, English local government and Mayoral elections. The Trust is also consulting on the proposed allocation criteria for Party Election Broadcasts which will be shown during the election period...
Trust approves Radio 1 iPlayer plans
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has approved the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s plans for a new Radio 1 section within ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer, which will broadcast a range of on-demand interviews, recordings of live sessions, and other content...
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust approves AMC Networks and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide partnership
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has approved the partnership of AMC Networks Inc and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide, announced today...
Rona Fairhead starts as Chairman of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust
Rona Fairhead has started as Chairman of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today, Thursday 9 October.
Trust endorses ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Extra changes
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has published its endorsement of a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive decision to remove dedicated programmes for children on
Current affairs on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today introduced new protections for the amount of current affairs programming on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust launches review of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s six music radio stations
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today begins its biggest review of radio, which will look at how well the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s six network music radio stations– Radio 1, 1Xtra 2, 3, 6 Music and Asian Network - are performing.
Elan Closs Stephens reappointed to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust
Professor Elan Closs Stephens CBE will serve a further four years as the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustee for Wales, following approval by HM The Queen by order in the Privy Council, on advice from the DCMS.
Wales annual review: Ten year high for TV audience figures in Wales but concerns remain about portrayal of Welsh life
The highest audience figures for a decade have been seen on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One Wales and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two Wales in 2013/14, according to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Audience Council Wales annual review published today.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report 2013/14: 'Strong performance' for audiences in Scotland
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Annual Report published today shows that it has been a year of strong performance for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Scotland, with high quality drama, news, comedy and documentaries.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report: Year of achievement in Northern Ireland but challenges ahead
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Northern Ireland has had a strong year with special events coverage and drama programmes proving particular highlights for audiences, according to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report and Audience Council Northern Ireland Annual Review published today.
Adolygiad Blynyddol Cymru: Y ffigurau uchaf mewn deng mlynedd o ran cynulleidfa teledu yng nghymru ond ceir pryderon o hyd am y portread o fywyd yng nghymru
Gwelwyd y ffigurau uchaf mewn degawd o ran cynulleidfa ar ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One Wales a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two Wales yn 2013/14, yn ôl Adroddiad Blynyddol y ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ ac adolygiad blynyddol Cyngor Cynulleidfa Cymru o'r ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ a gyhoeddwyd heddiw.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Publishes Annual Report for 2013/14
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ publishes today its Annual Report and Accounts for 2013/14.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Television’s performance remains very strong overall, but there are challenges to be tackled, Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has published the conclusions of its review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One, Two, Three and Four, the first time the four main TV channels have been assessed in the round.
Review of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s approach to managing and rewarding talent
In April 2014, the Trust announced it would commission a new review of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s approach to managing and rewarding its performers and presenters.
Trust publishes progress update on science impartiality review actions
The Trust has published a progress update from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive on areas identified for improvement in the 2011 review of impartiality in science coverage conducted by Steve Jones.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ rural coverage impartial, broad and comprehensive but 'deficit' in UK-wide coverage of rural England, Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s coverage of rural affairs is, on the whole, impartial with a broad and comprehensive range of voices. But there is a deficit in UK-wide coverage of rural issues in England, an independent review commissioned by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has found.
Richard Ayre reappointed to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust
Richard Ayre will serve a further four years as ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustee, following approval by HM The Queen by order in the Privy Council, on advice from the DCMS.
Trust publishes draft framework for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's commercial services
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes today a draft framework setting out the remit and requirements of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s commercial services - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Global News Ltd and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Studios and Post Production.
Trust review endorses ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's continued involvement with YouView
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has endorsed the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s continuing participation in the internet-connected TV service YouView, subject to a number of conditions, in the findings of a review published today.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Lord Patten to stand down
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Lord Patten has today announced that he will be standing down with immediate effect on health grounds following major heart surgery.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ News highly regarded and trusted but needs to act to maintain reputation with audiences, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s network news and current affairs is trusted and highly regarded by audiences, and continues to outperform other news providers on a range of measures, a review by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has found.
Richard Ayre and James Harding discuss findings of News & Current Affairs service review
On 29 April 2014 the Trust published the conclusions of its service review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ News and Current Affairs.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes work plan for 2014/15
The Trust publishes today its work plan for 2014/15. This sets out key planned activity in the year ahead to inform its strategy for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, and scrutinise and assess its performance.
Trust publishes policy for sources of alternative finance for World Service
Following agreement by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has published a policy for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service to continue to receive alternative sources of income now it is funded by the licence fee.
Trust approves 30-day catch up window for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has approved proposals from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive to extend the catch-up window for programmes on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer from seven to 30 days.
Trust confirms new approach to approving temporary ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ services
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has published changes to the way that temporary ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ services, such as ‘Radio 5live Olympics Extra’ which broadcast on a temporary basis during the London 2012 Olympic Games, will be approved in future.
Editorial Standards Committee publishes findings on Panorama on North Korea
The Editorial Standards Committee has today published its finding on complaints related to Panorama: North Korea Undercover, which broadcast on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One on 15 April 2013.
Jon Zeff appointed as ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Director
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today announced that Jon Zeff has been appointed as Director of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust responds to proposed changes to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three
Following confirmation from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive that they will put proposals to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust to close ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three as a broadcast TV channel in autumn 2015, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has issued the following statement:
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust approves proposals for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Store
Today, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has announced it has approved proposals from the Executive to launch a new online commercial service for audiences to buy and keep ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programmes.
Progress made in ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ complaints handling, Trust review finds
Changes introduced to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s complaints system have led to progress in the way complaints have been handled during the last two years, a review commissioned by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has found.
Trust to review ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's UK radio stations in 2014
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust will review the performance of all of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s UK network music and speech radio services in 2014/15.
Trust publishes report into ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ distribution
The Trust has today welcomed the findings of a report which shows that the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s distribution arrangements for its UK programmes and services are fit for purpose and offer good value for money for licence fee payers.
Trust publishes operating licence for World Service under licence fee funding
Today, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes the Operating Licence for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service. This will come in to effect on 1 April 2014 when the World Service moves to being funded by the licence fee, and follows a public consultation from June to September 2013.
Trust publishes NAO report into ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Digital Media Initiative
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ was too optimistic about its ability to implement the Digital Media Initiative (DMI) and achieve the benefits, according to a report today from the National Audit Office for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
Trust Unit Director Nicholas Kroll to retire from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today announced the retirement of its Director Nicholas Kroll.