By Gillian West

With BBC One not even nominated for Channel of the Year at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival controller, Charlotte Moore, has vehemently defended the channel’s output over the last year, rebuffing claims it plays it too safe.

In conversation with Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Moore said she “didn’t agree” with the BBC Trust’s comments that the channel is relying on soaps and not taking enough creative risks.

“76 per cent of the population still chose to watch BBC One and we have some much loved shows – Eastenders, Holby, Masterchef, Strictly, Bake Off – that feel like real events in Read full story ›

Source: The Drum