Working for Quality and
Diversity in Broadcasting
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.
"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

The Voice of the Listener & Viewer and The Media Society present: 'The Big Broadcasting Debate: What's to Become of British Television?'
was held on Tuesday, 9 June at 6.30pm at 1 Alfred Place, London WC1.
A car breakdown prevented David Elstein taking part in The Big Broadcasting Debate. Please click here for the speech he had intended to give.
Special Bafta Event Celebrating VLV's Silver Jubilee
Andrew Marr will be hosting this special event on Wednesday 7th October from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Further details to follow.

VLV's 15th Annual Children's Conference
to be held on Thursday 12th November 2009 at the Geological Society, Burlington House, Picadilly, London W1. 9:45am - 4:30pm. Further details to follow.
The End of Broadcasting as we Know it?
Michael Grade, Executive Chairman ITV and Colette Bowe, new Chair of Ofcom spoke at VLV's Spring Conference on Thursday 30th April.
Conference Programme Press Release

VLV's Annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting
The awards were presented by Radio 4's Sarah Montague at the Spring Conference on Thursday 30th April at 1.45pm.

'Visions of the Future: Scottish Broadcasting in the Digital Age'
Tuesday, 12th May 2pm - 5.30pm at the Netherbow Threatre (Scottish Storytelling Centre), Edinburgh.
Jeremy Peat, BBC Trustee for Scotland will be one of the speakers at VLV's Annual Scottish Conference.

Jon Snow will lead the judging panel for VLV's 4th Student Essay Competition in 2009 press release
student details
VLV has a new Chair - Richard Lindley - the eminent broadcaster.
VLV is also delighted to announce that Jocelyn Hay, VLV's founder, is now the first VLV Honorary President. More
In other news, Roger Graef, the well known documentary-maker, launched VLV's Silver Jubilee Appeal on 2nd October.

The Contribution and value of Public Service Broadcasting.
A week before the publication of Lord (Stephen) Carter's final Digital Britain Report, VLV publishes the findings of a survey carried out by the online opinion research company YouGovStone.
VLV is 25 this year! Jocelyn Hay CBE, founded VLV in Autumn 1983. Find out more
VLV Tours Join VLV to go on special tours of venues round the country such as BBC World Service.
Interesting Reading - Are you ready?
Are you ready for digital switch over? Click here to find out how you can prepare for the switch to digital tv and when it will happen in your area.