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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jubilee coverage, YouView, the next DG

Presented by Anne McElvoy. Alan Yentob, creative director for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, on the corporation's diamond jubilee coverage.

At its peak the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ attracted almost 17 million viewers for its Diamond Jubilee coverage but some have described parts of it as 'lamentable,' 'tedious' and 'inane'. Alan Yentob the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Creative Director responds to those criticisms. Ian Hyland TV critic for the Mail on Sunday shares his view, and Michael Lumley an executive producer for the coverage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding, reveals some of the challenges inherent in covering such large scale events on TV.

YouView is officially in launch phase. The internet television service - backed by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Channel 4, 5 and BT, amongst others - promised a new way of watching TV. But have a serious of delays left it trailing its competitors. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Media Correspondent Torin Douglas outlines the history and Theresa Wise of Accenture considers its future.

And the battle to become the next Director General of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is gathering pace. One candidate in particular - Ed Richards - is attracting attention because of his links to the Labour Party. Anne McElvoy speaks to The Guardian's Dan Sabbagh.

Presenter: Anne McElvoy
Producer: Joe Kent.

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  • Wed 6 Jun 2012 16:30

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