The BBC's move to MediacityUK in Salford in 2011 has had plenty of coverage in the news throughout the year, but maybe a footnote glossed over thus far is that the TV Platforms Group, the department responsible for the Red Button service, is one of the teams in-scope to relocate to BBC North's flagship headquarters.
While not as headline generating as the proposed moves of BBC Sport, Children's or Learning departments it represents both a significant challenge and lofty ambition in equal parts.
The discussion as to why the BBC needs to move some key departments North could fill a few posts on its own so I shall steer away from the general debate and instead focus on what it means for the TV Platforms team and the Red Button service.
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Robbie Williams on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
On Friday 6th November Robbie Williams will be
reacquainting himself with the famous Friday Night with Jonathan Ross sofa
as he gives an exclusive interview ahead of the release of his new album.
In a first for the show the 15-time Brit award winner will be performing
two tracks with a further three made available for digital viewers on BBC
Red Button immediately after the programme.
6th November, following Friday Night until 4am
Repeated 7th November, 8pm - 4am (Sky & Virgin), 1.50am - 4am (Freeview)
(not available on Freesat)
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Earlier this week, our comments login system changed to use the new BBC iD. Hopefully you've managed to update your details.
Next week BBC iD will be rolled out on the rest of the BBC's blogs, and over on the BBC Internet Blog, Ian Hunter, explains more about the changes and why they are being made:
BBC iD is the new sign in system for BBC Online. It's currently being rolled out across all services that require a user to register or sign in.
On Monday November 2nd we'll be switching all of the BBC's blogs to BBC iD from the previous BBC membership system. And in the New Year our message boards and other communities will be heading down the same route.
Read more and comment at the BBC Internet Blog
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