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02/03/2010

Mark Thompson speaks about the BBC's proposed changes including the closure of 6 music and the BBC Asian Network. Plus the rules are set for the Prime Ministerial election debates.

Peter Allen and Aasmah Mir with the day's news and sport. Mark Thompson speaks about the BBC's proposed changes including the closure of 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network. Plus the rules are set for the Prime Ministerial election debates, and the latest from Chile following the weekend's massive earthquake.

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Tue 2 Mar 201016:00
BBC Radio 5 Live

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Chapters

  • Director General on BBC cutbacks

    Digital radio stations BBC 6 Music and the Asian Network will be closed. Mark Thompson says it signals a move towards focusing more funding on creating quality programming.

    Duration: 09:06

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    Duration: 02:42

Broadcast

  • Tue 2 Mar 201016:00
    BBC Radio 5 Live