The BBC’s bullying tactics
I actually find myself applauding Simon Cowell’s diplomatic approach to this silly battle between ITV and the BBC. The BBC is funded by the general viewing public, with the TV license fees. Therefore, it does not rely on commercial advertising. It has a distinct advantage over its competitors and it knows it. Despite being taxpayer [...]
BBC’s suspension of bonuses for executives is only one good move
The BBC only half “get it”. They’ve decided to indefinitely suspend bonuses for their top executives. Wonderful move. (Wonder what BBC bosses think about it?) I cannot understand how they could have defended high pay rises in the past in addition to bonuses. On that point, I wonder if they’re also freezing pay? What the [...]
BBC needs full public disclosure
Where is FOI when you need it? Why is there a lack of accountability of the BBC to the fee-paying public regarding all their expenses? We have not heard anything about publication of the BBC-TV expenses, but we have heard that legal issues regarding staff contracts are prohibiting the scrutiny of the BBC-Radio expenses. All [...]
Is the BBC worth the increase in license fee?
First of all, let me reiterate: I am a Fool. Forgive me if my comments may sound idiotic. Should I be forced to pay a license fee to the BBC, if I have a TV but I do not watch the BBC? In this country, apparently so. Most people would look at me askance and [...]
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