Marketing, E-commerce and Digital Design, Product Management, Brand Development, Design, Advertising and Consultancy

Culture secretary thwarts Salmond move on BBC Scotland, describing it as a UK asset

on Feb 27, 2014 | 0 comments

By John Glenday

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has weighed into a debate surrounding the future of the BBC in a post-independence Scotland by affirming that the broadcaster would remain a UK asset – meaning viewers north of the border could miss out on key programming.

The intervention comes after Alex Salmond promised to create a Scottish Broadcasting Service ‘based on BBC Scotland’s existing assets’, allowing shows such as Eastenders, Dr Who and Strictly Come Dancing to continue being shown.

Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention Miller said: “When it comes to voting in September I think we have to think what that vote is about. Read full story ›

Source: The Drum