University of Leicester Academics Advise New BBC Director-General on Local Journalism
Three academics from the University of Leicester have contributed to a new book offering guidance to Matt Brittin, the newly appointed Director-General of the BBC. The book, titled 'Letters to Matt Brittin' and edited by John Mair and Andrew Beck, compiles insights from various eminent broadcasters, academics, and journalists. Among the contributors are Tor Clark, Associate Professor in Journalism, Dr. Kester Demmar, Lecturer in Journalism, and Dr. Liam McCarthy, Honorary Fellow in the School of History, Politics and International Relations. Their chapters emphasize the importance of local journalism and the role of the BBC in supporting the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which is crucial for reporting on UK local government activities. This service is funded by the BBC but primarily operated by local newspapers. 
