Ofcom Update: Radio Update for March

Ofcom has today published its Radio Update for March. 

 

Details can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/rbupdates/update0308/

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Ofcom Update: Changes to standard form TLCS, DTPS and DTAS licences and guidance notes

Ofcom today announced the publication of revised guidance notes and application forms for the following licence types: Television Licensable Content Services (TLCS), Digital Television Programme Services (DTPS), Digital Television Additional Services (DTAS).

 

The documents can be found at: 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/guidance_notes_and_apps/tlcs/

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/guidance_notes_and_apps/notes/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 105

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 105.
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb105/

 

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Ofcom update: Ofcom's Tariff Tables for 2008/9 published

Ofcom today published its Tariff Tables for 2008/9, which sets out an overview of the fees due from industry for the coming financial year. The tables also include Ofcom's budget for 2008/9, which is £133.7m.

The Tariff Tables can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/accoun/tarifftable0809/ 

News release: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080331a

 

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Ofcom Update: Radio Licensing

Ofcom has today published the key determining factors for the award of the local digital radio multiplex licence for Mid and West Wales.
 
Details can be found at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/awards/midwestwales/

 

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Diweddariad Ofcom: Trwyddedu Radio

 

Mae Ofcom heddiw yn cyhoeddi’r rhesymau allweddol ar gyfer dyfarniad trwydded amlblecs radio sain ddigidol leol ar gyfer Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru.

 

Ceir manylion pellach yn:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/awards/midwestwales/?lang=cy

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Listed events and Channel 5

Ofcom today confirmed that Five has been given listed event status, the same as BBC1, BBC2, ITV1 and Channel 4 .  This means that it is now in the category of free television channels which must be given a genuine opportunity to bid for the right to broadcast listed sports events such as  the highlights of Cricket Test Matches played in England. 

 

Ofcom is satisfied that Five has met the two qualifying conditions, which are :

• the service is provided "free" at reception.
• the service is received by at least 95% of the  UK population. 

The full statement can be found at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/channel5/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom proposes new steps in assessing cases for self- or co-regulation

Ofcom today published its proposals for the steps to be taken when making an initial assessment of whether to adopt self- or co-regulation.

 

The full consultation can be found here: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/coregulation/ and the closing date for responses is  6th June 2008.  

 

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Ofcom Update: Radio Licensing

Ofcom has received one application for the Surrey and northern Sussex local digital radio multiplex licence.
 
Further information is available via the link below:  

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/dcr/applications/surrey/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes its submission to the Byron Review

Ofcom has today published its submission to the Byron Review.

 

In September 2007 the Government announced an independent review of the risks to children from exposure to potentially harmful or inappropriate material on the internet and in video games.  Dr Byron has today published her report with its recommendations.

 

As part of its work to promote media literacy in the UK, Ofcom encourages people to make informed choices about their internet use and particularly to learn how to manage any risks they are potentially exposed to when online.   Ofcom therefore has an interest in the protection of consumers, and in particular children, from harm when online and consequently submitted evidence to the Review.

 

Ofcom’s full submission to the Review can be found here:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/telecoms/reports/byron/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes Digital Television Progress Report for Q4 2007

Ofcom today published its Communications Market: Digital Television Progress Report for the fourth quarter of 2007 (October-December).

 

The full report is available at:  
 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/dtv/dtv_2007_q4/
 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes fact sheets relating to digital switchover

Ofcom has today published three fact sheets relating to the UK's switch to digital television.

 

The fact sheets provide detailed information on digital terrestrial television coverage, as follows:

 

- Fact sheet 1: Digital terrestrial television coverage predictions.  To assist the process of planning for switchover, computer models are used to predict coverage of the digital terrestrial television (Freeview) signal.  This fact sheet explains how the predictions are worked out.

 

- Fact sheet 2: Coverage of the public service multiplexes after switchover.  The coverage of the public service multiplexes has been designed to meet the same coverage level (98.5% of the population) as the existing analogue services after switchover.  However, these multiplexes will not cover exactly the same 98.5% of households. This fact sheet sets out the reasons for the differences along with details on the ways in which different groups of households might be affected.

 

- Fact sheet 3: Why some people will receive more digital television channels than others.  There are four different ways to get digital television: through an aerial (Freeview), by satellite, cable or broadband. This fact sheet sets out the different digital television options and explains why the number of television channels available on Freeview differs in different parts of the UK.        

The fact sheets are available from the link below:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/dsoind/factsheets/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards six community radio licences

Ofcom today announces the award of six new community radio licences.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080325

 

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Ofcom update: Senior appointments in Ofcom

Ofcom has appointed Jonathan Thompson, currently Channel Four’s Director of Strategy and Research, as its new Director of Strategy. The regulator has also appointed Campbell Cowie, at present Time Warner (Europe) Executive Director of Public Policy, to be a Policy Director in the Strategy and Market Developments team.

 

Mr Thompson, who will take up the position in  June, has been closely involved in the recent “Next on 4” vision statement from Channel 4.   Having joined Channel 4 in 1998, he has been responsible for leading corporate strategy across the entire organisation - including the main channel, digital channels and Channel 4’s new media activities – and for all audience research across programming, marketing and advertising sales. He was previously at media sector consultants Hydra Associates.

 

Mr Cowie has been at Time Warner since 2002 where he directed economic regulatory and competition policy matters for the company and provided strategic, economic and policy advice at Board level within its European businesses. He was Head of Fair Trading and Regulation at the BBC from 1999-2002 having taught economics and media at City University previously. He will begin at Ofcom in June.

 

Peter Phillips, Partner for Strategy and Market Developments said “I am delighted  that Ofcom continues to attract such  able and experienced people  from across the communications sector. Jonathan and Campbell are talented and creative, and their expertise will help Ofcom deliver  high quality work which benefits  citizens and consumers.” 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080320b 
 

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Ofcom Update: Proposals to simplify rules on distribution of TV advertising

Ofcom today published proposals to simplify the rules around the distribution of television advertising.  These include rules about the intervals between advertising breaks, and restrictions on breaks in certain programmes. 
 
The proposals, which cover all commercial broadcasters, would allow broadcasters to schedule advertising breaks at more appropriate times during programmes.
 
The consultation can be found at:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/rada/
 
News release:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080319

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Mid and West Wales

Ofcom today awards a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Mid and West Wales.
 
Please use the link below for further details:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080318a 

 

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Ofcom Update: Annual statements of programme policy by commercial public service broadcasters and Ofcom's response

The commercial public service broadcasters are each required under the Communications Act 2003 to publish annual statements setting out their policy in relation to public service content for the coming year, and reviewing the past year's performance.
 
The commercial public service broadcasters (ITV1, GMTV, Channel 4, Five, and Teletext) have today published their statements of programme policy for 2008 and reviews of 2007.
 
As part of the process of preparing its statement, ITV consulted Ofcom about its intention to reduce its children's programming further in 2008.  Ofcom's views on this are set out in a regulatory statement available from the link below.
 
Broadcasters' Statements of Programme Policy for 2008 and Reviews for 2007
 
http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=13

 

http://www.channel4.com/about4/programmepolicy.html

 

http://www.itv.com/AboutITV/Publications-Policies/default.html
 
http://www.teletext.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/About_Us/PDF/Ofcom%202007%20Self%20Assessment.pdf

 

http://www.teletext.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Content/About_Us/PDF/Policy2008v2.pdf

 

http://www.five.tv/programmepolicy

 

http://www.five.tv/programmereview

 

http://www.s4c.co.uk/abouts4c/authority/c_index.shtml

 

http://www.s4c.co.uk/abouts4c/authority/e_index.shtml

 

http://www.utvmedia.com/review07

 

http://www.stv.tv/content/tv/statementreview/
 
 
Ofcom Regulatory Statement on reduction in ITV children's programmes
 
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/reduction_itv/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes 2007 Review of ITV Networking Arrangements

Ofcom today publishes  its statement  to conclude the 2007 Review of the ITV Networking Arrangements. 
 
The ITV Networking Arrangements are a set of arrangements between ITV Network Ltd and the 15 regional Channel 3 licensees. They are designed to co-ordinate the provision of a national television service capable of competing effectively with other broadcasters in the UK.
 
Ofcom has a statutory duty under section 293 of the Communications Act 2003 to carry out an annual review of the Networking Arrangements. After taking into account various developments in the course of 2007 the statement concludes that there is no need for any immediate changes to the current Networking Arrangements but does anticipate that there may need to be a fuller review in 2008. 

To see the  statement please click on the link below:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/itv_network/review_itv07/

 

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OFCOM CORRECTION: Requested Format changes to 102.2 and 100.4 Smooth Radio

Please note the Ofcom notification issued earlier today contains an
error in the second paragraph. This should read:

GMG states that if Ofcom approves the change request detailed above it
will provide a 24 hour a day jazz service on DAB in London and the
North-west.

The consultation has been updated to reflect this.

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From: Updates
Sent: 14 March 2008 10:05 AM
Subject: Ofcom Update: Requested Format changes to 102.2 and 100.4
Smooth Radio

Ofcom today published a consultation on requested Format changes to
102.2 Smooth Radio (Greater London) and 100.4 Smooth Radio (North-West
England). The station owners, Guardian Media Group (GMG), are seeking to
remove the requirement on these stations (broadcasting on both FM and on
DAB in their respective regions) to provide 45 hours of jazz programmes
a week. In addition, GMG wishes to remove the obligation in the North
West to play "jazz, soul, blues and R & B".

GMG states that if Ofcom approves the change request detailed above it
will provide a 24 hour a day jazz service on DAB in London only.

Legislation requires Ofcom to consider the requested changes to Smooth
Radio in London and the North West on a stand-alone basis and so this
consultation relates solely to those two FM stations. Consideration of
these changes cannot be linked to any possible future request from GMG
to launch a jazz station on DAB.

Ofcom believes this change would significantly alter the station's
Format and is seeking stakeholders' views on the proposals. The closing
date for responses is 11 April 2008.

Please use the following link for further details:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/smoothfmformat/

6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?
Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.
Audio Description: making the story clearer
To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription
Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom appoints new members to Advisory Committees for Northern Ireland and Scotland

Ofcom today announced the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland and three new members to its Advisory Committee for Scotland.

 

News release

 

Ofcom appoints new members to Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080314a

 

Ofcom appoints new members to Advisory Committee for Scotland

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080314b

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: Requested Format changes to 102.2 and 100.4 Smooth Radio

Ofcom today published a consultation on requested Format changes to 102.2 Smooth Radio (Greater London) and 100.4 Smooth Radio (North-West England). The station owners, Guardian Media Group (GMG), are seeking to remove the requirement on these stations (broadcasting on both FM and on DAB in their respective regions) to provide 45 hours of jazz programmes a week. In addition, GMG wishes to remove the obligation in the North West to play "jazz, soul, blues and R & B".
 
GMG states that if Ofcom approves the change request detailed above it will provide a 24 hour a day jazz service on DAB in London only.
 
Legislation requires Ofcom to consider the requested changes to Smooth Radio in London and the North West on a stand-alone basis and so this consultation relates solely to those two FM stations. Consideration of these changes cannot be linked to any possible future request from GMG to launch a jazz station on DAB.
 
Ofcom believes this change would significantly alter the station’s Format and is seeking stakeholders’ views on the proposals. The closing date for responses is 11 April 2008.
 
Please use the following link for further details:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/smoothfmformat/
 
 
Separately, Ofcom is today announcing that it has re-awarded the local FM commercial radio licence for the Kingston-upon-Thames area to the current licensee; Radio Jackie Limited. This licence has been re-awarded under Ofcom's 'fast-track' process, as set out in published guidelines, and will be for a period from 1 March 2009 to 31 December 2015.
 
This announcement follows Ofcom's decision to re-award any analogue commercial radio licences which are due to expire under existing statutory legislation for a five-year period or with an expiry date of 31 December 2015 (whichever constitutes a longer period).
 
Further details can be found at:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/readvertisement/

 

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: Television Broadcast Licensing - February update and variations to broadcast licences

Ofcom published today its Television Broadcast Licensing update for February 2008.
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/tvupdates/monthly/200802
 
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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: 100 Community Radio stations now on air

Community radio, not-for-profit stations that deliver specific social benefits to local communities, today passed a significant milestone, with the 100th station in the UK going on-air.
 
Community radio stations typically cover small geographical areas with a coverage radius of up to 5km and are run on a not-for-profit basis. They focus on the delivery of specific social benefits to particular geographical areas or community interests.
 
For further details please use the link below:
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080310

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: Pre-advertisement of local analogue commercial radio licence for Ullapool

Ofcom is today inviting declarations of intent to apply for the FM local commercial radio licence for the Ullapool area in Scotland, currently held by Lochbroom FM Limited. The current licence will expire in May 2009.

 

Ofcom proposes to grant a further licence for this area, for a period from 23 May 2009 to 31 December 2015. The closing-date for the receipt of declarations of intent from prospective licence applicants is 3.00pm on Monday 14 April 2008.
 
For further details please click on the link below:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/readvertisement/notices/ullapool/

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 104

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 104.
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb104/
 

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom Update: TV Transmitter Location Maps

Ofcom has today published updated maps showing the locations of the television transmitters which will be converted to digital operation during the digital switchover process. Maps for the London, Central, and Meridian regions will be re-published in due course.
 
The maps will be further revised from time to time as technical planning for digital switchover progresses, and stakeholders are advised to check the link below for the most up-to-date versions. 
 
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/transmaps/

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom update: Ofcom board change

Ofcom announces today that Non-Executive Director Stephanie Liston is to step down from the Board from March 31 2008.

A senior lawyer with international commercial and regulatory experience, Stephanie Liston joined the Ofcom Board in 2005; she is stepping down to pursue a range of business interests across the communications sector.

Ofcom Chairman David Currie said “On behalf of the Board I would like to express Ofcom’s gratitude to Stephanie Liston for all her hard work and dedication to Ofcom since her appointment. Her expertise has been of substantial assistance to Ofcom as we have sought to regulate in the interests of citizens and consumers across the range of our duties."

 http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/03/nr_20080306 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

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Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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Ofcom update: Ofcom publishes reasons for the award of four new community radio licences

Ofcom has today published a statement setting out the reasons for the award of four new community radio licences.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/awards/feb08/

 

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6 out of 10 people don't know what Audio Description is. Do you?

Audio Description (AD) is a free TV service available on over 70 channels for people who have difficulty seeing what is happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements - allowing you to hear what you might not be able to see, so you don't miss a thing.

Audio Description: making the story clearer

To find out more about AD visit www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/audiodescription

Ofcom is supporting the AD Awareness Campaign 1 Feb – 14 March 2008

 

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