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Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV) represents the citizen and consumer interests in broadcasting, and speaks for listeners and viewers on the full range of broadcasting issues. We use our independent expertise to champion quality and diversity, respond to consultations, produce policy briefings, conduct research and work for public service broadcasting that informs, educates and entertains. We also run events, conferences and campaigns. Find out how you can support VLV, keep up with our work, or join us.

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"British Broadcasting is the best in the world, but now its future is threatened. If you want to help ensure its quality, please join me in supporting VLV which is doing so much to protect the principle of public service in broadcasting."

Sir David Attenborough.

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Conferences

'Broadcasting Futures: Challenges and Opportunities' - A Debate

Rachel CookePaul AllenJocelyn Hay

   Rachel Cooke        Paul Allen      Jocelyn Hay CBE

Saturday, 16th  October 2010 3pm at The Showroom, Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1

Speakers include: Rachel Cooke, feature writer for the Observer and TV critic for the New Statesman; Christopher Hall, Senior Lecturer, Film, TV and Editing, Unviersity of Sheffield; and Paul Allen, former presenter of Radio 4's Kaleidoscope.  Chaired by Jocelyn Hay, VLV's Hon President.

Tickets are FREE and are only available on the door or visit their website for more information at http://www.offtheshelf.org.uk/

Off the Shelf is one of the North’s most prestigious, innovative, exciting and popular literary festivals. The festival offers a wide ranging programme including author events, readings, debate, poetry, workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions, storytelling, competitions, events for children and young people and more.

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Jeremy HuntVLV Westminster Evening Seminar with

the Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP.

Tuesday, 26th October 2010 6 - 8pm at

Palace of Westminster, London SW1

Tickets:  FREE but MUST register in advance to ensure a place.  Tickets are available from Linda Forbes on 01474 338711 or email Linda.Forbes@vlv.org.uk.

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Joe Godwin

Children at the Heart of the BBC's Mission

Joe Godwin, Director of BBC Children's in conversation with Professor Jeanette Steemers, University of Westminster Centre for Information Studies.

Monday, 1st November 2010 6 - 8pm  at

One Whitehall Place, London SW1

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'Broadcasting in Scotland and Wales: The Future'

VLV's 18th Annual Scottish Conference

Friday, 5th November 2010 1 - 6pm at

Netherbow Theatre, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, Edinburgh.

More details to follow shortly.

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Lord Burns

Lord Burns,  new Chairman of Channel 4, will speak at VLV's 27th annual autumn conference on Wednesday, 24th November 2010.  Lord Burns will outline his vision for the future of the Channel as it approaches its third decade.

Patrick BarwiseAlso, Patrick Barwise, Professer Emeritus of Management and Marketing, the London  Business School will speak on Confusions and Delusions about Non-linear TV and why it Matters.

 

Wednesday, 24th November 2010 10.30am - 4pm at The

Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1

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Jon Snow

Jon Snow, Channel 4 News, will present the prizes to the winners of VLV's 2010 Student Essay Competition.

Wednesday, 24th November 2010 at 12.45pm at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1

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VLV LTD AGM

Wednesday, 24th November 2010 at 4pm at The

Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1

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