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UK TV & Radio Hits Nations & Regions Milestone But Lack Of Diversity At Senior Level Remains Problematic, Says Ofcom Report

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UK TV and radio has hit a major milestone with half of workers now based outside of London, but a lack of diversity in the upper echelons remains an issue, according to Ofcom‘s latest diversity report.

The regulator’s seventh Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in TV and Radio report found that 44% of those who work in TV are now based beyond the capital along with 54% in radio, equating to just more than half for the first time.

This data indicates how diverse the broadcasting workforce is in different areas compared to the wider working population in the relevant nation or region,” Ofcom added.

The nations and regions has been a major focus for broadcasters in recent years and the BBC has relocated hundreds from London to other parts of the UK as part of its Across the UK plan, while Channel 4 opened in Leeds and Glasgow.

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