BBC accused of failing British film industry

The BBC is failing the British film industry, it was claimed today.

Tue, 14 Sep, 2004 - 15:44

The BBC is failing the British film industry, it was claimed today.

The corporation is guilty of drastic under-investment in home-grown talent and British films are being left out of the schedules in favour of Hollywood blockbusters, according to representatives of the UK film industry.

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