TV industry contexts: blog tasks BBC

 1) What is the BBC's mission statement?

The BBC still follows its original mission statement from 1927:

2) How is the BBC funded?

the BBC is primarily funded by the licence fee with the additional fees income from commercial activities


3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? (Look at the five bullet points in the notes above).

  • To provide information (that is supposed to be balanced)
  • To support learning for people of all ages
  • To produce creative output
  • To have diverse content (such as with its representations)
  • To reflect the United Kingdom, its culture and values to the world

4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? You can find details on this in the notes above.

The BBC is regulated by OfCOM (the Office of Communications). OfCOM oversees all media channels and produces a code of conduct that all media channels must follow or have their licence to make content removed and/or be fined heavily. 

5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom? 

Its by regulating setting broadcasting standards, issuing licenses, and ensuring compliance with these standards.

6) How do Doctor Who and His Dark Materials help the BBC to meet the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain? Answer this question in at least 150 words.

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