Reminder: BBC Trust consultations into BBC News Channel, BBC Parliament and 5 Live/Sports Extra end soon

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Quick reminder that the BBC Trust’s public consultations about BBC News Channel, BBC Parliament, Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra finish in the next few days. BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra – online survey (closes Wed 13 July) BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament – online survey (closes Tue 19 July) Each service provided by the BBC is reviewed at least once every five years. The online surveys will pick up your views on …

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BBC Trust is looking for your views on BBC News Channel, BBC Parliament and 5 Live/Sports Extra

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Slugger readers will be delighted to know that the BBC Trust is currently reviewing the service licences for BBC News Channel, BBC Parliament, Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra. Each service provided by the BBC is reviewed at least once every five years. You have until mid-July to provide your feedback. BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament – online survey BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra – online survey The online surveys will pick up …

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Election 1970 rerunning on BBC Parliament this Saturday

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Every few months, BBC Parliament rebroadcasts election coverage – as live – over the weekend. Saturday 9th sees the rerun of the 1970 general election, starting at 9am and 4pm. It doesn’t really matter if I spoil the ending and summarise the result as: “… a surprise victory for the Conservative Party under leader Edward Heath, who defeated the Labour Party under Harold Wilson. The election also saw the Liberal Party and its new leader Jeremy Thorpe lose half their …

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