Tag: Public Service Broadcasting
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Musicians blast BBC Scotland’s late-night axe: ‘career- harming’ changes spark backlash
Overview: Austerity in the air for late-night radio The announcement that BBC Radio Scotland plans to scrap or overhaul several specialist late-night programmes has stirred a strong reaction from musicians and industry figures. Artists ranging from folk to indie rock have voiced concerns that the changes could diminish opportunities for emerging artists, reduce exposure for…
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Play for Today Revival: Can British TV Bridge Its Class Divide Again
Play for Today: a national institution reawakened When Play for Today first aired on British screens between 1970 and 1984, it did more than entertain. It became a national conversation starter, a showcase for one-off dramas that brought social issues into living rooms across the country. From working-class ambition to the fissures of ideology, the…
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Shaolin Challenge: SRF’s Reality Show Sparks Debate
SRF’s Bold Pivot into Reality TV The Swiss public broadcaster SRF is venturing into a terrain long dominated by private channels. Its new reality format, Shaolin Challenge, sends six Swiss celebrities to a Buddhist temple in South Korea to train under Shaolin master Shi Heng Yi and confront existential fears on camera. The premise blends…
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Shaolin Challenge: SRF’s Reality Move Sparks Public-TV Debate
SRF’s Shaolin Challenge: A Public‑Service Gamble Switzerland’s public broadcaster SRF is pushing the boundaries of its traditional remit with a reality format that has sparked immediate debate. Shaolin Challenge sends six Swiss celebrities to a Buddhist temple in South Korea, where they will train under Shaolin master Shi Heng Yi and confront their own fears…