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Multilevel · Part 4 · Multilevel Practice Test 19

Britain needs strong TV industry: Reading answers

Answers to questions 22–30 (9 in all), each with why it is right.

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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci has called for an industry-wide defence of the BBC and British programme-makers. "The Thick of It" creator made his remarks in the annual MacTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival. "It's more important than ever that we have more strong, popular channels... that act as beacons, drawing audiences to the best content," he said. Speaking earlier, Culture Secretary John Whittingdale rejected suggestions that he wanted to dismantle the BBC. 'Champion supporters' Iannucci co-wrote "I'm Alan Partridge", wrote the movie "In the Loop" and created and wrote the hit "HBO" and "Sky Atlantic show Veep". He delivered the 40th annual MacTaggart Lecture, which has…

Answers 22–30

  1. 22

    Armando Iannucci expressed a need of having more popular channels.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  2. 23

    John Whittingdale wanted to dismantle the BBC.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  3. 24

    Iannucci delivered the 30th annual MacTaggart Lecture.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  4. 25

    Iannucci believes that British television has contributed to the success of American TV-shows.

    TRUE True / False / Not Given

  5. 26

    There have been negotiations over the future of the BBC in July.

    FALSE True / False / Not Given

  6. 27

    Iannucci praised everything EXCEPT

    A: US shows Multiple choice

  7. 28

    To advise on the charter renewal Mr Whittingdale appointed a panel of

    C: seven people Multiple choice

  8. 29

    Who of these people was NOT invited to the discussion concerning BBC renewal?

    A: Armando Iannucci Multiple choice

  9. 30

    The panel of experts lacks:

    B: people who make enduring TV-shows Multiple choice

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