BBC's commercial competitors are not particularly impressed by the distinction between the commercial and public-service bits of the organisation.

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Their work includes meeting arcane record-keeping requirements on workers' pay and conditions, and getting the right stamps on the right bits of paper for the sleepy customs service.

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