TV Industry Contexts : Blog Task

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 1) What is the BBC's mission statement?

The BBC's mission is set out in the Charter. The broadcaster is to “act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain”.

2) How is the BBC funded?

Money raised from the licence fee pays for BBC shows and services - including TV, radio, the BBC website, podcasts, iPlayer and apps. There were 24.4 million licences in force in the year to March 2023

3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? (Look at the five bullet points in the notes above).
The BBC should provide duly accurate and impartial news, current affairs and factual programming to build people's understanding of all parts of the United Kingdom and of the wider world. Its content should be provided to the highest editorial standards.
4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? You can find details on this in the notes above.
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate
5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom? 

Under the Broadcasting Act 1996 (as amended) and the Communication Act 2003, Ofcom is required to draft a broadcasting code for television and radio, covering: fairness and privacy; product placement in television programmes; standards in programmes; and sponsorship.
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.
Grade 8/9 extension questions

How does His Dark Materials help the BBC to take on the big streaming rivals like Netflix and Amazon? 
His Dark Materials was rumoured to be the BBC's most expensive series to date, with HBO sharing the costs and guaranteeing an international audience. This helps the BBC to compete with their streaming rivals like Netflix. His Dark Materials Season 2 Trailer Reaction!

Do you think the TV Licence is good value for money? 
Most of the programmes are of the same quality and content as the commercial channels. The TV licence is poor value for money when you consider you can have a Netflix subscription for less than half the cost.

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