Whovians invade the BBC

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Spot the Cyberman - Whovians support the Beeb

Monday 23 November saw Time Lords, cyborgs and stars from Dr Who join together under the 'Love it or Lose it' banner to offer their support to the BBC. Peter Davison, former Doctor Who, joined fellow actors Bertie Carvel and Sophie Aldred, Whovians in costume,June Hudson, the woman responsible for Tom Baker's iconic scarf, andmembers of the NUJ, Bectu, Equity, Musicians' Union and Writers' Guild all gathered outside the BBC's headquarters in London.

They were campaigning as the corporation's future is put under threat as it faces charter renewal. John Whittingdale MP culture secretary is challenging the size and scope of the BBC and whether popular programmes such as Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and the Great British Bake Off should be handed over to commercial broadcasters.

They voiced fears that the backdoor deal between BBC management and the Treasury for the corporation to take on the payment of free licence fees for 75s and over will have a severe impact on the BBC's budget.

More (including pics) at: https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/whovians-invade-the-bbc/

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