When the Conservatives proposed a freeze in the television licence fee, it was met with strong BBC protests that this would mean cuts to front line programmes. So it is interesting to read today’s National Audit Office report.
The BBC have spent £1.6 million on a new statue by a Canadian artist, and a further £900,000 on another piece by a Spanish artist. Last time I was in the Cambs Times office, they seemed to manage to report the news well without such artist works. Perhaps Mr Elworthy should be asking head office to splash out on expensive art as a key job requirement to brighten up his cigarette break?!
The report also reveals that the refurbishment of Broadcasting House is four years behind schedule and £55 million over budget. It will not be competed now until April 2013, costing £1,050,000,000. Likewise the refurbishment of their Scotish HQ is £62 million over budget, at a cost of £188,000,000. Something to ponder when next paying your licence fee or watching a repeat on tv.
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