UK expert panel to review BBC charter

AN expert panel will oversee a root and branch review of the BBC, the British government says.

An expert panel will oversee a root and branch review of the BBC, the British government says.

BRITISH Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has appointed an expert panel to oversee a root and branch review of the BBC as part of the process for renewing the broadcaster's royal charter.

THE advisory group includes former Channel 5 boss Dawn Airey, who has previously called for the licence fee to be cut and for the broadcaster to consider charging for its website, and former Ofcom chairwoman Colette Bowe.