But in a recent BBC poll, two-fifths of those questioned said they did not even know why British forces are in Afghanistan.

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Mr Yentob, a former controller of BBC One and BBC Two, is currently the BBC's director of drama, entertainment and children's programmes.

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Overall, 10 concerts will go out on BBC One and BBC Two, including the legendary flag-waving last night.

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The OU will concentrate on creating more "mainstream" science and arts programmes for BBC One and BBC Two - rather than the specialist late-night programmes of old - to encourage a wider audience into higher education.

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