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How Many BBC Hacks Does It Take To Cover The Olympics?

by | 14th, February 2008

THE Olympics are in Beijing this year. The BBC is to send 150 staff to cover the Beijing Olympics, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The plan which will cost £1 million.

According to the Britsh Olympic Association, Great Britain will be sending around 300 athletes to compete in the game.

There will be 5,600 accredited written and photographic press covering the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.The BBC is sending one hack for every two British competitors.

Your licence fee. Your shout. Their junket…



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