December 2016
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With the Government publishing the Royal Charter and the accompanying Framework Agreement which set out the details of how the BBC will operate in the new Charter period, and as policymakers considered future funding options for Channel 4, this seminar offered a timely opportunity for key stakeholders from across the audiovisual media sector to consider the future of UK public service media.
It was also timed to follow the publication of recommendations from the independent inquiry ‘A Future for Public Service Television’, chaired by Lord Puttnam, with recommendations on greater Ofcom scrutiny of PSBs, Channel 4 ownership, strengthened PSB commitments for ITV and Channel 5, and on copyright fees.
Delegates considered the extent to which public service television and radio services across the UK are a vital resource and are delivering on their remits in the competitive multi-channel media market.
Sessions particularly focussed on: Levels of investment and ownership structures within the UK independent TV production sector; A devolved approach to funding and commissioning to reflect the changing constitutional shape of the UK; Systematic solutions for increasing diversity on and off screen and options for ring-fenced funding; Maximising employment and professional development opportunities; Priorities for supporting public service genres following the Government’s plans to pilot contestable funding over the next three years; and The development of on-demand services and digital-only channels to widen portfolios and meet the changing needs of audiences.
