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  1. Let's unleash the BBC's potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain

    Tony Hall

    BBC Director-General

    Let's unleash the BBC's potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain

    By acting now, we can ensure fair and free news - along with Britain's voice and values - continue to resonate powerfully around the world

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  2. The BBC is committed to arts and classical

    Tony Hall

    BBC Director-General

    The BBC is committed to arts and classical

    Today we extend the Culture in Quarantine season with new programming announcements, BBC Director-General Tony Hall explains why.

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  3. Top Gear will help us kick-start TV production after the Covid crisis

    Charlotte Moore

    Director, Content

    Top Gear will help us kick-start TV production after the Covid crisis

    Charlotte Moore tells us about the BBC's production plans after the Covid crisis. This piece originally appeared in the Telegraph on Thursday 14 May 2020.

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  4. From in the room to on the air: new theatre, arts and museums programmes as part of Culture in Quarantine

    Mohit Bakaya

    Controller, BBC Radio 4

    From in the room to on the air: new theatre, arts and museums programmes as part of Culture in Quarantine

    Controller of BBC Radio 4 Mohit Bakaya talks us through all everything BBC radio has planned for Culture In Quarantine.

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  5. BBC Local Radio’s most successful campaign to date

    Chris Burns

    Head of Audio and Digital

    BBC Local Radio’s most successful campaign to date

    Chris Burns, Head of BBC Local Radio, talks us through how BBC local radio has helped people across the country during the coronavirus crisis.

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  6. The Big Day In… leading up to The Big Night In

    Helen Thomas

    Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Radio 2

    The Big Day In… leading up to The Big Night In

    Helen Thomas tells us all about what BBC Radio has planned for The Big Day In, a day of events across radio in the lead up to The Big Night In.

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  7. The Bard comes to the BBC and launching Museums In Quarantine

    Jonty Claypole

    Director, BBC Arts

    The Bard comes to the BBC and launching Museums In Quarantine

    Jonty Claypole tells us all about bringing Shakespeare to the BBC and the new Museums In Quarantine.

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  8. Life Changes: looking at how we respond to change

    Steve Titherington

    Senior Commissioning Editor, BBC World Service

    Life Changes: looking at how we respond to change

    Steve Titherington, Commissioning Editor for BBC World Service English, talks about the new season, Life Changes.

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  9. Reporting on a pandemic while trying to keep staff safe

    Gary Smith

    Head of News, BBC Scotland

    Reporting on a pandemic while trying to keep staff safe

    BBC Scotland Head of News, Gary Smith on how the BBC is coping with reporting on a pandemic for audiences while also trying to keep its staff safe.

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  10. BBC Sounds - an audio treasure trove for everyone in the coming months

    Jonathan Wall

    Controller, BBC Sounds

    BBC Sounds - an audio treasure trove for everyone in the coming months

    Now more than ever, we know people want things which make them laugh and smile, tell them what’s going on and help support their health, education and wellbeing. We’re making sure BBC Sounds is the best possible audio treasure trove for the nation over the coming months.

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