Mark Thompson at the National Digital Conference

Later this afternoon, BBC Director-General Mark Thompson will deliver a speech to the National Digital Conference in London on the subject of media literacy. You can watch a live stream of the event on the ND11 website. Mark Thompson's speech begins at about 1535. Come back to the blog for further information after the speech.'

Steve Bowbrick is editor of About the BBC

• The National Digital Conference is taking place at Old Billingsgate Market, London this afternoon and tomorrow. More information on the ND11 web site.
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