Veteran broadcaster pushes corporation to showcase new attitudes and voices.Sir David Attenborough has criticised the BBC for not producing enough arts and cultural programmes.Attenborough, 92, said the public broadcaster was instead focusing on shows that attracted a large audience. Speaking to Radio Times, he said: “I don’t think the BBC does enough [arts and culture]. It’s not enough simply to say, ‘Well, it doesn’t get a big enough audience’. If you’re a public service broadcaster, what you should be saying is, ‘We will show the broad spectrum of human interest. People of all kinds should be catered for’.” Continue reading…
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