My personal opinion is that the BBC should be there to provide valuable content that otherwise would not be freely available to the general public and that should be coupled with bias / agenda-free editorial policies.
So, some examples of what I think;
I think it should do Strictly, I can't see that there is much dancing available elsewhere.
I think it should not do Eastenders, there are plenty of soaps freely available.
I think it should make some sport* freely available, rather than only CA.
I think quality investigations, documentaries and studies should be part of its remit.
I think it should not do the Voice, there is no shortage of such programs.
*rather I mean some of all sports, rather than some sports
If my personal opinion was representative of what the country wants its PSB to be, then that PSB should find the best way of doing it.
- Taxation funded is the best way, since advertising influences editorial decision.
- Having decided we want a PSB it should be protected, and screw level playing fields and fair competition.
- The organisation should be managed and operate efficiently given its goals.
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