The latest session of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s BBC Charter Review inquiry will explore the broadcaster’s relationship with the independent production sector and how the corporation might reinvent itself for the world of digital media.
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\r\nThere is likely to be discussion about the potential impact on the sector of different BBC funding models, as well as questions on the corporation’s commercial activity, the future of BBC Sounds and iPlayer
\r\nThe second panel, featuring David Abraham of Wonderhood Studios, Helen Jay of the University of Westminster, and Dylan Sparks of Reset Tech, will then explore the merits of the next Charter introducing a new public purpose for innovation and technology.
\r\nThere could also be questions about how public service broadcasters operate in a world of algorithms, and how the BBC might use new technology to serve all audiences.
\r\nThe committee’s BBC Royal Charter Review inquiry was launched in March after the Government kicked off the review process with the launch of its consultation in December. The committee plans to gather the views of a full range of witnesses over the coming weeks in order to make recommendations to help shape the new Charter, which is due to come into effect in 2028.
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