Talk:BBC

6.9 BritBox & 'Project Kangaroo'

'Project Kangaroo' was set up in 2006 !!!

Not in 2016 as claimed in 6.9 BritBox - "In 2016, the BBC, in partnership with fellow UK Broadcasters ITV and Channel 4 (who later withdrew from the project), set up 'project kangaroo'"

why is bbc not called state controlled propaganda?

bcc is and was throughout its existence a propaganda outlet of british regime. on record justifying multiple atrocities including killing of millions in colonies by british empire, to more recent invasions of multiple countries to loot resources under leadership of usa regime, indirect violations of international law. wikipedia is naming other such outlets in other regimes, as propaganda, so why the double standard for such a blatant example of propaganda outlet 2402:4000:2280:C250:685E:E358:42AF:C7F4 (talk) 01:00, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

"State-controlled propaganda" means that an outlet echoes exactly and only official government positions, and no meaningful criticism of anything done by the government is allowed. Whatever the past failings of the BBC, it hasn't been that... AnonMoos (talk) 19:48, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

This is a childish rant.

The BBC started in 1922; hardly the days of Empire.. and as for `under leadership of usa regime!'

Its not even literate. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by Mlmhcks (talk o contribs) 17:29, 27 January 2023 (UTC)

I don't think that the remarks of 2402:4000:2280:C250:685E:E358:42AF:C7F4 above have much validity, but in 1922 Ireland had been given quasi-independence, and there were discussions about devolving the "Old Commonwealth" (not fully achieved until the Statute of Westminster 1931), but otherwise the British Empire was very much intact -- and George V had "Emperor of India" as one of his official titles... AnonMoos (talk) 16:45, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

This article does its best to avoid stating one key fact: the BBC is a government funded organisation, and the article should state so directly in the lede. 182.239.145.186 (talk) 12:28, 9 April 2023 (UTC)

Incorrect. The BBC is funded by a licence fee. Only the rate of that fee is determined by the government. In all other respects the BBC is independent of the UK governemnt. If you disagree provide a reliable source that states your 'fact' Robynthehode (talk) 21:47, 9 April 2023 (UTC)

Pray tell, who imposed the license fee in the first place? Answer: The British Government. Ergo, it is government funded through the imposition and setting of a license fee, as opposed to annual Treasury budget funding. This article simply describes a mechanism without stating the obvious. As for RS, simply go to Google Books and key in "BBC government funding", where you will find that it also receives direct government grants. (About 79 percent of the BBC's revenues come from the taxpayers, either through a special levy (the equivalent of $225 per household per year in 2010) or through direct government grants (BBC, 2012))Understanding the Social Economy of the United States - Page 122. There are many more. The article needs to reflect a neutral point of view by reflecting all points of view. 182.239.145.186 (talk) 09:08, 10 April 2023 (UTC)

Further, the UK Office for National Statistics classifies the license fee in the National Accounts as a tax, and the BBC is included under reporting for the Central Government Sector, and has done so since 2006.Broadcasting: how ONS will classify public sector broadcasters. The entire BBC World Service is funded directly by the government, in 2022 to the tune of 90 million pounds.Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label. Wikipedia is just not keeping up with events. 182.239.145.186 (talk) 07:55, 11 April 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 March 2023

Please update the information about the executive committee. The names listed are old and do not reflect critical information. Please update all names of executive committee members. Here is the proof: nhttps://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/exco Wikiinput2023 (talk) 08:24, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. The listed names are not old. M.Bitton (talk) 13:43, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

Error

Chair, Richard Sharp has rightfully resigned 2A02:C7C:7271:6D00:ACAA:DB93:C445:D2A1 (talk) 10:28, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

 Done 10mmsocket (talk) 15:47, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Origin of the nickname "Auntie"

A possible origin of the "Auntie" nickname is from Scottish music-hall artiste Tommy Lorne's song, "Auntie Aggie of the BBC", from the 1920s: "Put on your earphones, turn on your set, listen-in at half-past three; Sit well back, we're going to have a crack from Auntie Aggie of the BBC". The recording appears on the BBC 50th Anniversary disc set, "BBC 1922-1972", track 7 on disc 1. At the very least this indicates that "Auntie" as a nickname for the BBC goes back to the 20s. See Discogs, BBC 1922-1972 Label: BBC Records – BBC 50 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation (There is a minor error in the Discogs track listing: "Aggie" is spelled "Aggy", but the former spelling appears on the sleeve notes.) Richard E (talk) 15:46, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

Nationally Funded State Broadcaster

Since it is clear from this article that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is "the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom", might not some text be added to highlight the point that the BBC is a state funded media outlet? If people are hostile to this clear amendment, can they state full reasons WHY they do not agree with it?

PS: Some elements of the BBC Royal Charter (2017) include:

OFCOM to be the external independent regulator of the BBC.

The government to provide "guidance" to OFCOM on "content requirements" for the BBC.

A new "unitary board" consisting of four government appointed members and a Chair, and nine BBC appointed members, to consider any "issues or complaints that arise post-transmission". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.27.2.95 (talk) 10:45, 5 May 2023 (UTC)