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The Royal Television Society Debate

BBC One
on BBC One London

This House believes that the BBC should accept advertising
Leaders of Britain's broadcasting industry meet tonight in Cambridge to debate the most controversial issue in broadcasting.
Paul Johnson and Tim Bell argue that the BBC should be financed by advertising.
John Mortimer and Melvyn Bragg argue the case against.
Floor speakers include: Huw Wheldon, Esther Rantzen, Austin Mitchell, MP, Herb Schmertz, David Graham and Jonathan Aitken, MP
The debate is chaired by Ludovic Kennedy
Debate produced for the RTS by MICHAEL DEAKIN
TV presentation PHILIP CHILVERS
Woddis On.... page 79

Contributors

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Paul Johnson
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Tim Bell
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John Mortimer
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Melvyn Bragg
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Huw Wheldon
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Esther Rantzen
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Austin Mitchell
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Herb Schmertz
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David Graham
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Jonathan Aitken
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Ludovic Kennedy
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Michael Deakin
Source: Radio Times

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