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Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV) represents the citizen and consumer interests in broadcasting, and speaks for listeners and viewers on the full range of broadcasting issues. We use our independent expertise to champion quality and diversity, respond to consultations, produce policy briefings, conduct research and work for public service broadcasting that informs, educates and entertains. We also run events, conferences and campaigns. Find out how you can support VLV, keep up with our work, or join us.

photo of Sir David Atenborough"British Broadcasting is the best in the world, but now its future is threatened. If you want to help ensure its quality, please join me in supporting VLV which is doing so much to protect the principle of public service in broadcasting."

Sir David Attenborough

 

Conferences

Melvyn Bragg 'Strickly Public Service Broadcasting - creativity and ambition' - Wednesday, 28th April 2010

with Melvyn Bragg, former presenter The South Bank Show and Alan Yentob, Creative Director BBC

Alan Yentob

at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1.

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2009 Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting

James Naughtie now in its 18th year will be held in conjunction with VLV's 27th Annual Spring Conference above on Wednesday, 28th April 2010

now in its 18th year will be held in conjunction with VLV's 27th Annual Spring Conference above on Wednesday, 28th April 2010

at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1.

Mark Thompson

VLV's 26th Annual Autumn Conference

End of the BBC's Licence Fee Monopoly?

was held on Thursday 26th November 2009

at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1

10.30am - 3.30pm

Speakers include: Mark Thompson, Director-General, BBC and Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Secretary of State

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Alex Thomson

VLV's 2009 Essay Competition Winners

was held on Thursday 26th November 2009 at VLV's Annual Conference at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1 at 12.45pm.

During the couse of the above conference the winners for 2009 were announced and the prizes presented.

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