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| BBC 'requires language watchdog' | BBC 'requires language watchdog' |
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| The BBC needs a language adviser to ensure its broadcasters use correct English, campaigners have urged. | The BBC needs a language adviser to ensure its broadcasters use correct English, campaigners have urged. |
| The proposal was made in a letter to the chairman of the BBC Trust. | The proposal was made in a letter to the chairman of the BBC Trust. |
| Signatories include former chief inspector of Schools Chris Woodhead, ex-chief of the Defence Staff Lord Guthrie and MP Ann Widdecombe. | Signatories include former chief inspector of Schools Chris Woodhead, ex-chief of the Defence Staff Lord Guthrie and MP Ann Widdecombe. |
| Ian Bruton-Simmonds of the Queen's English Society urged the move because "broadcasting journalists are under more pressure than print journalists". | Ian Bruton-Simmonds of the Queen's English Society urged the move because "broadcasting journalists are under more pressure than print journalists". |
| 'Discreet advice' | 'Discreet advice' |
| He told the BBC's Today programme that he had suggested the creation of the language adviser post because on-air reporters needed assistance when battling against tight deadlines. | He told the BBC's Today programme that he had suggested the creation of the language adviser post because on-air reporters needed assistance when battling against tight deadlines. |
| Mr Bruton-Simmonds, author of Mind Your English, said: "Most would appreciate discreet advice. | Mr Bruton-Simmonds, author of Mind Your English, said: "Most would appreciate discreet advice. |
| "The higher up you go in the BBC, the more blameable they are." | "The higher up you go in the BBC, the more blameable they are." |
| He said a similar system was already in place at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. | He said a similar system was already in place at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. |
| The suggestion has been made in a letter to Sir Michael Lyons, chairman of the BBC Trust. | The suggestion has been made in a letter to Sir Michael Lyons, chairman of the BBC Trust. |
| A BBC spokeswoman said: "It is always interesting to have a debate about the use of the English language, which is constantly evolving. | |
| "The BBC believes what language licence payers expect to hear varies greatly depending on the programme." |