British Phonographic Industry (BPI) chairman Tony Wadsworth has said that the BBC needs to produce a new music show similar to Top of the Pops. Simon Cowell has previously shown interest in buying the Top of the Pops franchise, while Channel 5 owner Richard Desmond revealed that he wanted to revive the show last year. Wadsworth told Music Week: "We are not saying 'bring back Totp' but there is a gap, and the BBC is missing a trick by not having a show." BBC 6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne agreed, but said that the format would need to change in order to attract new viewers. "I think now (more)...
- 7/25/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
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