Read this: 'Wolf Hall' director says he rowed with Culture Secretary over BBC licence fee

Summary: Mr Kosminsky explained he argued with John Whittingdale over whether or not the licence fee was a tax, with Mr Whittingdale declaring that it was. Mr Kosminsky, 59, directed the recent adaptation of Hilary Mantel's book, but has otherwise not worked for the BBC in over a decade. - www.independent.co.uk