By Seb Joseph

Margaret Thatcher considered running adverts on the BBC during her reign as Prime Minster in an attempt to offset what she deemed was “extravagant” spending from the broadcaster.

Within months of coming into power in September 1979, the Conservative leader suggested the public service broadcaster’s radio stations turn to advertisers to uncover new revenues, according to newly released documents. It would have meant “light music radio programmes” run adverts.

Mrs Thatcher also proposed a tax charge to every new radio sold, with the money ploughed into the BBC’s coffers, alongside an amendment so that people could avoid paying the license fee if Read full story ›

Source: The Drum