Viewers urge for the BBC to be 'protected' after 'outstanding' coverage of the Queen's fun
20.09.2022 - 06:07
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BBC viewers have urged for the broadcaster to be ‘protected’ after praising coverage of the Queen’s funeral today. Huw Edwards led coverage today, with Kirsty Young, Fergal Keane, David Dimbleby, and Sophie Raworth were also on the bill to cover the historic event alongside him. The monumental event, which is expected to become the most watched global broadcast in history with an approximate 4.
1billion people tuning in, took place today following the Queen’s death at Balmoral on September 9 aged 96, after a reign of more than 70 years. The BBC has been leading coverage since 6am today, and will continue throughout the day until late into the evening. While those watching have joked that Edwards really needs a holiday, having broken the news of the Queen’s death 10 days ago, on a more serious note, others have shared how much the broadcaster needs protecting as it has really shown its value in coverage today.
‘The @BBC coverage of this is nothing short of outstanding. Huw Edwards’ commentary is weighted perfectly, the camera work outstanding. The BBC is precious and must be protected at all costs,’ one person wrote.
Another penned: ‘The video and sound from the BBC outside broadcast team, pooled and shown around the world across dozens of channels, has been outstanding. A gentle reminder of where the licence fee goes. ’This comes after plans for the BBC’s controversial licence fee to be scrapped.
Earlier this year, then-Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries indicated at the groundbreaking plans for an overhaul after stating the next announcement about the fee would ‘be the last’. The BBC licence fee is an annual payment which is currently set at £159. It normally changes on April 1 each year but it is expected to freeze for
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