13 Jun 2011

Lord Patten vows to save the World Service from cuts

The new chairman of the BBC has signalled he is prepared to axe sports events and a digital television channel – but vowed to fight to save the World Service from spending cuts.

Lord Patten vows to save the World Service from cuts
By Jonathan-Lynne-jones

The new chairman of the BBC has signalled he is prepared to axe sports events and a digital television channel – but vowed to fight to save the World Service from spending cuts.