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The BBC must be more ambitious and innovative in its programming, audiences have told the corporation.The BBC must be more ambitious and innovative in its programming, audiences have told the corporation.
Viewers and listeners are saying "loud and clear that they want fresh and new ideas", according to the new BBC Trust.Viewers and listeners are saying "loud and clear that they want fresh and new ideas", according to the new BBC Trust.
The Trust revealed details of its audience research as the broadcaster's annual report was published.The Trust revealed details of its audience research as the broadcaster's annual report was published.
Spending on TV drama will go up by more than 16% this year, it was revealed, while a boost in income has led to a surplus of £60m in the BBC's finances.Spending on TV drama will go up by more than 16% this year, it was revealed, while a boost in income has led to a surplus of £60m in the BBC's finances.
This is the first annual report since the Trust was set up to oversee the corporation's activities and act as the licence fee payers' voice.This is the first annual report since the Trust was set up to oversee the corporation's activities and act as the licence fee payers' voice.
In the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken by the corporation, the Trust asked 4,500 people how well they thought the BBC was performing in key areas.In the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken by the corporation, the Trust asked 4,500 people how well they thought the BBC was performing in key areas.
With The Street, Life on Mars and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, it was a fine year for TV drama and entertainment Mark ThompsonBBC director general BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The core message from our report is that the area where there is a significant gap is under the heading of innovation. With The Street, Life on Mars and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, it was a fine year for TV drama and entertainment Mark ThompsonBBC director general BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The core message from our report is that the area where there is a significant and noteworthy gap between public value and their perceived performance is under the heading of innovation.
"Here we identify a real challenge for the BBC to do more in the future."Here we identify a real challenge for the BBC to do more in the future.
"This is not technology, this is about programme content. People want to be challenged by new and exciting programmes but this an area where there's a perceived gap in performance." "This is not technology, this is about programme content. People want to be constantly challenged by new and exciting programmes but this an area where there's a gap in perceived performance."
Bigger funds were ploughed into programmes in the financial year of 2006/7, according to the BBC's annual report.Bigger funds were ploughed into programmes in the financial year of 2006/7, according to the BBC's annual report.
More than £3bn was spent on BBC services, up 5% from the previous year, with more money going into original drama and entertainment, especially on BBC One, managers said.More than £3bn was spent on BBC services, up 5% from the previous year, with more money going into original drama and entertainment, especially on BBC One, managers said.
In drama, money was focused on Saturday evening shows such as Robin Hood and Doctor Who, and midweek pre-watershed series like Waterloo Road.In drama, money was focused on Saturday evening shows such as Robin Hood and Doctor Who, and midweek pre-watershed series like Waterloo Road.
HOW LICENCE FEE OF £10.96 A MONTH IS SPENT £7.54 - eight national TV channels£1.17 - ten national radio stations£1.01 - transmitters and licence fee collection75p - forty local radio stations49p - More than 240 websites Source: BBC annual report "Our audience research indicates that BBC One is seen as the best channel for drama, and that they want more high quality original drama on the channel," the report said.HOW LICENCE FEE OF £10.96 A MONTH IS SPENT £7.54 - eight national TV channels£1.17 - ten national radio stations£1.01 - transmitters and licence fee collection75p - forty local radio stations49p - More than 240 websites Source: BBC annual report "Our audience research indicates that BBC One is seen as the best channel for drama, and that they want more high quality original drama on the channel," the report said.
Drama spending will increase by 16.4% in the current financial year, while the comedy budget will increase 9.1%.Drama spending will increase by 16.4% in the current financial year, while the comedy budget will increase 9.1%.
And with ratings to BBC One and BBC Two continuing to decline, the Trust warned that the corporation could not afford to "stand still".And with ratings to BBC One and BBC Two continuing to decline, the Trust warned that the corporation could not afford to "stand still".
They noted that the audience for soaps such as EastEnders had fallen 10% in the last three years.They noted that the audience for soaps such as EastEnders had fallen 10% in the last three years.
The number of repeats fell slightly in peak time but increased during other hours. The Trust has asked executives to "retain the commitment to decrease repeats in peak time".The number of repeats fell slightly in peak time but increased during other hours. The Trust has asked executives to "retain the commitment to decrease repeats in peak time".
BBC director general Mark Thompson said it had been a "momentous year" for the corporation.BBC director general Mark Thompson said it had been a "momentous year" for the corporation.
BBC AUDIENCE BBC One - 78% of population tune in every weekBBC Two - 57%BBC Three - 14%BBC Four - 6%Radio 1 - 21%Radio 2 - 27%Radio 3 - 4%Radio 4 - 19%Five Live - 12%Local radio in England - 19% Source: BBC annual report "With The Street, Life on Mars and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, it was a fine year for TV drama and entertainment," he said.BBC AUDIENCE BBC One - 78% of population tune in every weekBBC Two - 57%BBC Three - 14%BBC Four - 6%Radio 1 - 21%Radio 2 - 27%Radio 3 - 4%Radio 4 - 19%Five Live - 12%Local radio in England - 19% Source: BBC annual report "With The Street, Life on Mars and How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, it was a fine year for TV drama and entertainment," he said.
"Planet Earth combined extraordinary technical innovation with awe-inspiring artistry."Planet Earth combined extraordinary technical innovation with awe-inspiring artistry.
"But there were bumps along the way." Problems with phone-ins on Saturday Kitchen and Blue Peter broke the trust of the audience, he said."But there were bumps along the way." Problems with phone-ins on Saturday Kitchen and Blue Peter broke the trust of the audience, he said.
The BBC Trust described the problems as "serious breaches in standards" and said it would review that area later this year.The BBC Trust described the problems as "serious breaches in standards" and said it would review that area later this year.
Also on Tuesday, former BBC chairman Michael Grade separately called for a "zero tolerance" approach to misleading viewers over phone-ins.Also on Tuesday, former BBC chairman Michael Grade separately called for a "zero tolerance" approach to misleading viewers over phone-ins.
Elsewhere in the annual report, the BBC said its efficiency drive had saved £228m over two years, while total licence fee income and commercial profits were up £172m in the last 12 months.Elsewhere in the annual report, the BBC said its efficiency drive had saved £228m over two years, while total licence fee income and commercial profits were up £172m in the last 12 months.
Director general Mark Thompson was paid a total of £788,000 in the last financial year - up £18,000 on the previous year - but all executives have waived their most recent bonuses.Director general Mark Thompson was paid a total of £788,000 in the last financial year - up £18,000 on the previous year - but all executives have waived their most recent bonuses.