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Speaking to the BBC, Burnham said that TV has become reliant on "safe formats" and is reluctant to give new artists and songwriters a platform to perform on, such as Top Of The Pops.
He said: "We need a programme like Top Of The Pops again. This was a great thing that was always putting a great mix of new music before the public."
Music programmes such as Later... and Transmission are broadcast in late-night slots, and Burnham noted that reality shows such as The X Factor do not promote artists who wrote their own material.
He explained: "I just worry a little that the relationship between primetime TV and radio and the music industry has at times become a little cosy. It's relying on safe formats and not sufficiently putting out those new names that can then all of a sudden go from the margins right into national prominence.
"That was what was great about the past - The Smiths did become a national name, even though I can remember my dad moaning about them on Top Of The Pops."
