BBC licence fee review ‘feels like massive red herring to attack broadcaster’
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BBC licence fee review ‘feels like massive red herring to attack broadcaster’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Government plans to replace the BBC licence fee are a “massive red herring” to attack the broadcaster, according to a production company boss. The fact is that most people can't afford lots of subscriptions and most people want free TV and they always will do Jon Thoday Reflecting on the Government’s review of the licence fee, he said: “I think it is a massive red herring. He said: “The fact is that most people can’t afford lots of subscriptions and most people want free TV and they always will do, which is why Jane Turton, chief executive of All3Media, which has produced shows including Fleabag and Gogglebox, said no one on the panel has a definitive answer to the BBC licence fee question. “We have committed to reviewing the licence fee funding model ahead of the next Charter period to explore the potential for alternative ways to fund the BBC.”

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