Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Jan Souček dismissed as director general
The Czech Television Council dismissed director general Jan Souček after disputes concerning management and his public comments about the broadcaster and its employees.
2018
Political criticism over impartiality and fees
Critics including President Miloš Zeman and some legislators questioned Czech Television's perceived editorial bias and compulsory-fee model. Proposals were made to allow dissatisfied viewers to redirect the fee, while legislators threatened to withhold approval of the broadcaster's annual report.
2011
Compensation controversy at the Brno studio
Public reporting questioned the level of compensation received by Karel Burian, director of the Brno television studio, during the first half of 2011.
2000
Czech Television crisis disrupts public broadcasting
A dispute over the appointment of Jiří Hodač and the role of Jana Bobošíková escalated into newsroom protests, competing news bulletins and interrupted transmissions.
2000
Czech Television crisis
A management and editorial dispute surrounding director general Jiří Hodač and Jana Bobošíková led journalists to occupy the newsroom. Rival news broadcasts, interrupted transmissions, allegations of censorship, demonstrations and parliamentary intervention followed. The crisis ended after Hodač and Bobošíková left the broadcaster in early 2001.