The future of the BBC

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Both the British government, as expressed in the 'Green Paper', and the BBC, as expressed in their document 'Extending Choice,' seem to agree that public broadcasting should be essentially frozen or even reduced in the face of a broadening spectrum of commercial services. The concept of using advertising to finance the BBC which was suggested in the mid-1980s has been rejected. Although public broadcasting appears to be safer in Britain now than under Thatcher, the BBC's actions can be seen to follow the government's views on privatization and reducing the size and role of public institutions.

Planning, British Broadcasting Corp., Public television

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Did the ITC save British public service broadcasting?

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The Independent Television Commission (ITC) saved public service TV broadcasting in Great Britain after the 1990 Broadcasting Act but it may not be able to stop a gradual disintegration of public service TV. The ITC created strong public service standards in its 1991 Invitation to Apply for Regional Channel 3 Licenses, but its regulatory power is diminished in practice. Those companies who have won Channel 3 licenses may be able to compromise away their public service agreements with the ITC.

Powers and duties, United Kingdom. Independent Television Commission, Television programs, Public service, Public service television programs

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British media policy takes to the superhighway

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The British media policy debate since 1993 over the 'information superhighway' has centered around the question of infrastructure ownership. Public ownership of infrastructure was suggested by media experts but a dilemma exists in the selection between public and private control. The government proposal of 1995, which is still under consideration, intends to give ownership to all members of the British Media Industry Group.

Innovations, Internet, Column, Science and technology policy, Science and state, Science policy, Mass media, Press and politics

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