The Emir of Qatar meets UK Prime Minister Theresa May at Downing Street.

The transcript discusses the BBC's approach to licensing programs, highlighting the challenges in generating revenue due to restrictions on advertising and subscriptions. It explains that while the BBC can fully exploit rights for programs it produces, like 'Strictly Come Dancing', it faces limitations with programs created by independent producers. These producers own the rights, leading to complex negotiations over licensing terms. The transcript concludes with a discussion on the difficulties in reaching agreements at the end of license periods.

What are the reasons mentioned for the BBC not taking up a license option for successful programs?

How does the current system in the UK affect the rights of independent producers?

What is the significance of the rights ownership in the context of the BBC and independent production companies?

What challenges arise when negotiating license periods between the BBC and production companies?

What happens when the BBC comes to the end of a license period with a production company?