BBC criticized for film investment

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A report from the UK parliament's culture committee has criticized BBC director general Greg Dyke for the Corporations lack of investment in the country's film industry. The report urged the BBC and commercial rival ITV to improve on the situation. The committed noted that broadcasters in Germany have doubled their investment in local film, while in Spain broadcasters must invest by law. Furthermore, pay TV operator Canal+ invested Euro136m ($153m) in French productions during 2001. In response, the BBC said it had contributed to 13 films in the last 18 months, while ITV said it had spent £350m ($569m) on high-end drama.