BBC Director General Lord Hall says '94% of population' in the UK have turned to the BBC during pandemic
People have"turned to the BBC in their droves" in recent weeks, according to the BBC's Director General.
Speaking to the BBC's Andrew Marr, Tony Hall said 94% of the UK accessed the BBC for"information, entertainment or education" during the pandemic. It comes as he 'took his hat off' to staff who have created"excellent" content, even though 92% of the workforce are now working from home.He said he recognised the need for a"big debate" about the future of the BBC.
The director general, who is set to leave his role in the summer, said younger audiences had been coming back to the BBC during the lockdown, with shows such as Normal People becoming huge hits., as well the launch of Culture in Quarantine, arts and culture service which Lord Hall says keeps"the arts alive in people's homes and support the arts sector during challenging times."
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