PBS headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
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When the Corporation for Public Broadcasting was founded 50 years ago, it was supposed to reflect the nation’s disparate voices.
As journalism loses its financial footing, it may need more support from foundations.
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Big cash infusions can give nonprofit journalism a much-needed boost. But the ailing news industry needs more consistent funding.
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It’s time for the BBC to be more adventurous, but will it have the confidence?
Tom Morris
But why stop at England? A ‘devo-max’ broadcasting hub would be more visionary.
And they’re off… the finalists.
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The final battle has been fought on the popular BBC quiz show … but new stars have risen.
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The search engine’s founders saw this one coming 20 years ago. So how should they react now?
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MPs attacking the public broadcaster’s coverage need to get their facts straight.
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The BBC’s Taboo is a timely reminder of the violent origins of globalisation, but its villains allow the viewer to disassociate imperial misdeeds from mainstream British history.
Joanna Lumley (briefly) played the Doctor in 1999 Comedy Relief special The Curse of Fatal Death.
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In a universe of infinite possibility, why is Doctor Who always a man? Peter Capaldi’s forthcoming retirement from the role means it’s surely time to hand the sonic screwdriver over to a woman.
Not just bias but outright vilification according to research.
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Repeated surveys show that most people think the media is biased against the Labour leader. And that’s a problem for democracy.
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The BBC’s Sherlock – along with most contemporary adaptations – seems to indicate that the values of the intellect are not those of society.
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There are whispers of crisis around the 53-year-old series.
BBC One’s Xmas ident.
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From that gay kiss to dragon slaying, festive TV adverts speak volumes about the broadcasters.
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In 1966, the BBC drama Cathy Come Home radically changed the way society thinks about homelessness. So how would Cathy fare today?
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The Strictly Come Dancing final looks to be somewhat dull – all glitter, no Balls.
Presenting personalities.
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There are 16 contenders for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award… But who is the best athlete?
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Some animals love living in the urban jungle – but they are a small minority, compared to those we risk losing to urbanisation.
The BBC will add 11 new languages in its biggest expansion in 70 years.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, and some very fast cars for The Grand Tour.
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The new motoring series will be used to help launch another video on demand service in Australia. But will consumers find away to access the show and avoid paying another fee?
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How and why these bizarre stars of Planet Earth II ended up living in icy lakes high in the Andes mountains.