The statement came hot on the heels of the BBC’s apology to viewers for being unable to present its regular sports schedule at the weekend, as a result of the Lineker row.Īn email to staff from Jason Horton, the BBC’s Director of Production for local services, obtained by Deadline, said Wednesday’s strike would be a “hard moment for everyone” and urged people to treat each other with “kindness and respect.” We are obviously disappointed that the strike has gone ahead.” ![]() “We have tried to minimise disruption as much as possible. Radio Interview Blur's Dave Rowntree: Long wave radio changed my life - BBC mustn't switch it off prematurely Read MoreĪ BBC spokesperson said: “We’re sorry that audiences will experience some changes to local TV and radio services in England as a result of industrial action by the National Union of Journalists.” However resources will be prioritised towards online news and digital content, as audiences migrate from scheduled local radio listening. The BBC, facing cuts as a result of a licence fee squeeze, said overall spending on local programming will be the same. Labour MP and former shadow chancellor John McDonnell also attended. They chanted “save local radio” and “keep local radio local”. There will be more strikes to follow if we can’t get an agreement.”Ī union official added that faith in BBC director-general Tim Davie is at an “all-time low” after the suspension and reinstatement of presenter Gary Lineker over tweets criticising the Government.Īround 25 demonstrators walked out from the radio and main entrances at Broadcasting House at 11am, holding placards reading “stop the cuts” and “save local news”, while one homemade sign read “keep BBC radio local”. “That’s why we’ve chosen such a high-profile day to walk out. “It’s about defending the value of local news,” one journalist said. ![]() ![]() Solid show of support at BBC Birmingham #NUJBBCStrike #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal /tW9H2KFStx- Giles Latcham March 15, 2023
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