Charity making sure ALL citizens benefit from quality TV & radio content/Impartial news/Programmes set in the UK/Kids TV that reflects our society/ Join ushttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lnhvestlq22qOnly one week to go until our conference. Join us to hear leading voices from across broadcasting, journalism, & media policy to explore the evolving role of public service media in the digital age. To book payments.vlv.org.uk/event-search23 Apr 2025 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhvestlq22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lnhv6xgoec2qOnly one week to go until our conference. Join us to hear leading voices from across broadcasting, journalism, & media policy to explore the evolving role of public service media in the digital age. To book payments.vlv.org.uk/event-search23 Apr 2025 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhv6xgoec2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lmu66ohxis27Where do you stand in the debate? Join us on the 30 April with a host of experts from the industry chaired by @janemartinson.bsky.social to ask where will the next Mr Bates & the Post Office, Wolf Hall or Gavin & Stacey come from & who will pay? To book payments.vlv.org.uk/Event-Search15 Apr 2025 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmu66ohxis27https://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lmewin3ek224Do join us at our Spring Conference on the 30 April in London - lots of discussions to be had about the future of public service media with @janemartinson.bsky.social @ritula.bsky.social @torindouglas.bsky.social To book head to payments.vlv.org.uk/event-search09 Apr 2025 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmewin3ek224https://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lknhkcm2s22tOur latest Bulletin highlights @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Prof Jeanette Steemer's research into young Europeans' viewing habits, stating there is clear evidence that British screen content furthers interest in Britain & its people. To read vlv.org.uk/vlv-bulletins/18 Mar 2025 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknhkcm2s22thttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lk4nei5bls2kIn our latest Spring Bulletin, former CofE communications director Rev. @petercrumpler.bsky.social outlines how in today’s world, religious literacy is more important than ever. Read more here vlv.org.uk/vlv-bulletins/11 Mar 2025 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4nei5bls2khttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lk4evaejpc2nAs crunch time approaches in decisions about the BBC our Spring Bulletin features opinion from leading voices in the public service media debate including Roger Bolton's @rogerbolton.bsky.social Beebwatch @katefdixon.bsky.social To read the Bulletin in full head to vlv.org.uk/vlv-bulletins/11 Mar 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4evaejpc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lhz4ayldxk2bhttps://www.whathifi.com/streaming-entertainment/tv-streaming-services/why-netflix-viewers-should-pay-the-bbc-licence-fee12 Feb 2025 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhz4ayldxk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lhy3c7ib2s2aDespite negative press about licence fee enforcement letters being sent out stating noone watches #bbc anymore BARB data still shows BBC1 taking the top 6 audience slots! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Feb 2025 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhy3c7ib2s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lgg6dk4q3c2uhttps://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/tony-hall-refloats-licence-fee-body-idea/5201031.article?adredir=123 Jan 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgg6dk4q3c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lgg65f5qrc2uVLV President, Lord Tony Hall CBE reactivates the idea of a BBC licence fee body in his Francis Crick Institute lecture. You can read the full lecture here https://vlv.org.uk/vlv-president-lord-tony-hall-gives-crick-institute-lecture/23 Jan 2025 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgg65f5qrc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lgbfgqnof22uWe're absolutely delighted to welcome @ritula.bsky.social @katefdixon.bsky.social @helenljay.bsky.social Catherine Johnson & @heshams.bsky.social as new Trustees to the VLV. They bring a wealth of expertise & a strong commitment to the mission of VLV, full release here https://vlv.org.uk/media-centre/vlv-press-releases/21 Jan 2025 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbfgqnof22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lfperkfxhk2u😱 https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/journalism-job-cuts-2024/?_bhlid=8fb88bf749081444f0d11c54b62749314cfb3ee814 Jan 2025 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfperkfxhk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lf5v2czfos2uMore on the BBC.....07 Jan 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5v2czfos2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lf5upkgjdk2uOur Chair, Colin Browne was interviewed on BBC Newswatch last week link here in case you missed it https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026tk607 Jan 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5upkgjdk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lf5uml7s7s2uOur Chair Colin Browne on BBC shake-up - "there is a risk that mutualisation could be hijacked by a small number of activist members & special interest groups who would use the electoral tools to exert their influence" https://inews.co.uk/news/media/bbc-shake-up-nigel-farage-corporation-future-3435855?ito=email_share_article-top07 Jan 2025 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5uml7s7s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lf5pbnypsc2aWe stand for high-quality public service broadcasting that upholds the democratic and cultural fabric of the UK.07 Jan 2025 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5pbnypsc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lbyryz6jlk2qVLV wants to ensure that ALL citizens can access #PSB without paying anything more than the equipment costs to install a TV & the TV Licence. We want what is known as universality maintained meaning that PSB should be available in every UK home. This & more will be discussed at our conference today.28 Nov 2024 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbyryz6jlk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lbyoiwhfus2nJournalism is completely or partially blocked in 75% of countries, disinformation is increasing & tech is transforming the way people access & share information. BBC World Service remains the world’s most trusted news provider. We will hear from BBC Global News’ Jonathan Munro today on these issues.28 Nov 2024 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbyoiwhfus2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lbfnvd2luc2q1 week to go. Join us to talk all about the future of broadcasting. To book payments.vlv.org.uk/Event-Search20 Nov 2024 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbfnvd2luc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lay7wrt7rk2qJoin us online or in person on Nov 28 with @ritula.bsky.social to talk about the impact the new Government might have on broadcasting, how the broadcasters will survive in this space dominated by global streamers & the explosion in choice of speech radio &podcasts. To book https://vlv.org.uk/upcoming-events/vlv-autumn-conference-2024/15 Nov 2024 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lay7wrt7rk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lawd6zhtpu2bWe're delighted that Sarah Rose President of Channel 5 & UK Regional Lead at Paramount UK will give a keynote at our conference on the 28 Nov. Sarah has been a driving force behind the commercial success of the Channel 5 portfolio & My5. To book please head to https://vlv.org.uk/upcoming-events/vlv-autumn-conference-2024/14 Nov 2024 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawd6zhtpu2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lawd4z7otu2bDon't miss our autumn conference on Thursday 28 Nov at the Geological Society, London & online featuring BBC News Global Director and CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, Jonathan Munro who will be giving one of the keynotes. To book please head to https://vlv.org.uk/upcoming-events/vlv-autumn-conference-2024/14 Nov 2024 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawd4z7otu2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3lato33yene2bOur research confirms BBC’s public funding for services for UK audiences has been slashed by just under 40% since 2010 & government raids on licence fee income mean that licence fee payers have been getting significantly less value for money. Read the full report here https://vlv.org.uk/news/bbc-public-funding-analysis/13 Nov 2024 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3lato33yene2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/vlvuk.bsky.social/post/3latnwrj3ue2bJoin the conversation about public service media with broadcasters Alan Yentob, Lord Tony Hall & Ritula Shah with Controller of BBC Radio 4, Mohit Bakaya & Tim Levell, Programme Director of Times Radio on Nov 28. To book payments.vlv.org.uk/Event-Search13 Nov 2024 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:psmn5x55yswumbtec25n6sin/app.bsky.feed.post/3latnwrj3ue2b