Actor asks whether idea means ‘made in Britain’ – or insisting on a ‘certain political viewpoint’

David Tennant has criticised the suggestion by the former media minister John Whittingdale that public service broadcasters should make “distinctly British” programmes.

In September, Whittingdale announced government plans to force the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to make more programmes that celebrate British values.

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