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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

   

  

2011 VLV Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting

Monday, 30 April 2012 at 1.15pm

The Geological Society, Piccadilly, London W1

Esther Rantzen

 

Esther Rantzen CBE

presented the 2011 VLV Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting during the conference.

 

 

press release                    programme           winners

     

 

VLV Announces Student Essay Competition 2012

VLV's 2012 Student Essay Competition question is:

What challenges do social media pose for Public Service Broadcasting? How should Public Service Broadcasters address those challenges?

 press release               entry page

VLV's 29th Annual Autumn Conference

Monday, 26 November 2012 10.30am - 3.30pm

   The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1

Keynote Speaker:  Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes CH,

                                 Chairman, BBC Trust