Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news trade physique

May 06, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news trade physique

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n trade physique representing news publishers has stated an “eleventh-hour” settlement was reached with main broadcasters which means video footage of the coronation will be shared with their on-line audiences following what they described as a “BBC blackout”.

On Friday, British publishers and broadcasters together with GB News and TalkTV stated they have been “deeply concerned” by the company allegedly “restricting” entry to the pool footage for the historic occasion on Saturday.