Einar Thorsen

Professor of Journalism and Communication at Bournemouth University

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Your guide to the BBC News iPad application – BBC News

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    Your guide to the BBC News iPad application – BBC News

    “The BBC Trust is reviewing the BBC smartphone apps in the UK – does this affect the US iPad app?

    The BBC Trust has announced a review of the BBC’s plans to deliver content via dedicated smartphone apps. The BBC will therefore not be launching public service news and sports apps for smartphones in the UK pending the outcome of the Trust review.

    However, the US iPad app is a commercial activity outside the UK and is not covered by the Trust review. It has been released in the Apple store in the US by BBC Worldwide, the main commercial arm and wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC. BBC Worldwide’s mission is to create, acquire, develop and exploit media content and brands around the world in order to maximise the value of BBC’s assets for the benefit of the UK licence fee payer.”

    via: http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419-bbc-ipad-app-popular-in-u.s.-but-brits-may-be-denied/

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BBC News online coverage of Election 2010 – BBC – The Editors

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Your question for the Prime Ministerial Debate – BBC News

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    Your question for the Prime Ministerial Debate – BBC News

    "For the first time ever in the UK, the leaders of the three main parties will debate on live television during the General Election campaign.

    On 29 April, the BBC is hosting a live Prime Ministerial Debate, and we want your questions for Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg.

    The first half of the programme will debate the economy. We will then have the chance to discuss all other election issues.

    A selection of the best questions submitted will be considered for use in the programme."

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Mark Thompson: Planning the BBC’s election coverage

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    Mark Thompson: Planning the BBC’s election coverage

    "The public looks to the BBC's expertise to help them navigate and make clear some of the political complexities they face. It is one of the BBC's key responsibilities and is arguably the most important and serious duty the BBC has.

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    It is vital that the BBC is able to provide a strong and independent space where the big debates can take place, free from political or commercial influence. In this public space, everyone can have access to the lifeblood of healthy democratic debate – impartial news and information.

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    Digital and online will also play a central and enhanced role. A special General Election site on bbc.co.uk will bring the most immediate developments, showcase the best of our content, and provide depth and analysis on the key issues. There is no better example than the General Election, with our online coverage being a cornerstone of what the BBC should be about."

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