Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) represents the citizen and consumer interest
in broadcasting and works for quality and diversity in British broadcasting.

An educational seminar of the VLV Forum for Educational Broadcasting supported by UFI - learndirect, (University for Industry) and NIACE, (National Institute for Adult & Continuing Education) the leading voice for adult learning, to debate the impact on adult education of the proposals to be included in the new Communications Bill. 

The broadcast media represent a key source of information and stimulus to learn for adults from the full range of Britain’s communities.   Broadcasts shape our understanding of the world we live in, inform us of issues of social, aesthetic and scientific importance.  They do this with great flair and a lightness of touch. 

The new Broadcasting Bill proposes significant changes, in the ownership and remit of Britain’s broadcasters  which have far-reaching implications for the public duty of broadcasters to educate,  inform and entertain. 

Speakers included:
Paul Gerhardt, Head of Learning Strategy, BBC
Professor Naomi Sargant, NIACE
John Brown, Director, University for Industry
Heather Rabbatts, Head of Channel 4 Learning
Tim Suter, Head of Broadcasting Policy, Department for Culture, Media & Sport.
Chair: Alan Tuckett, Director, NIACE

Telephone: 01474 352835.
Fax: 01474 351112.
E-mail: vlv@btinternet.com

Sorry, we do not have the resources to handle individual programme complaints. If you have a complaint about a programme please click here