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Sunday, 4 July 2004 - Reported by Shaun Lyon
The BBC has set out its "radical" vision for how it should operate in the 21st Century as part of its charter review process. New director general Mark Thompson and chairman Michael Grade outlined a nine-point manifesto on Tuesday, June 29. "I want a BBC that delivers wonderful programmes that offer something of value to everyone," said Mr Grade. The BBC's Royal Charter, which sets out its aims, objectives and functions, expires at the end of 2006. "Our task over the next year is to convince the British public that the BBC's role in the new digital age of plenty is both justified and necessary," said the chairman. The BBC has published the submission to the government, making the case for renewal of its charter. Among the items mentioned in it's 100 plus page document, there is a chart labeled "Some Programmes To Remember 1950-2004," (on page 33) listing eight important programmes in their respective categories (Factual and Sport; Drama; and Comedy and Entertainment) in each respective time period (1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000-2004). "Doctor Who" is mentioned in 1960s Drama, while other British science fiction/fantasy series are mentioned as such: 1950s Drama- "The Quatermass Experiment" and "Nineteen Eighty-four"; 1980s Drama- "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "The Lord of the Rings." Full details are available at BBC News. (Thanks to Joey Reynolds)




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