Ofcom may soon regulate the BBC, yet we know it already struggles to treat the public as citizens and not just consumers.

Uncritical defenders of public service broadcasting have turned a blind eye to its decline. This is not a time for...

A briefing to MPs on the government’s plans for tackling inadequate representation in British broadcasting.

The corporation’s claims to the public and to neutrality are crucial for the British state and its power across the globe.

Proposals for a ‘unitary board’ represent a serious threat to the BBC’s independence. The corporation must use this...

Instead of strengthening the UK’s local news monopolies, here’s how the BBC could support civic journalism.

The run up to last week’s government white paper was filled with scare stories about a war against the BBC. The...

While the government's plans for the BBC are under scrutiny, the future of Britain's hugely successful system of...

The government’s proposals for the BBC include creating a public service fund to prop up children’s content.

Yes, let's share the licence fee with producers outside of the BBC. But why not include news and bring British...

The BBC White Paper advances commercial interests to expand advertiser-supported media at the expense of the...

Listen to a discussion about the long-term implications of this week’s government White Paper on the future of the BBC.

The requirement for output to be “distinctive”, coupled with the growth of media consortia, could force the BBC out...

The government’s proposals would be a blow to both the BBC's freedom from government interference, and its place at...

Apocalyptic rumours followed by a row-back and relief. It's an age-old strategy, but what's the reality behind the...

Lord Lester QC sets out why he's leading a rebellion of peers against the government's controversial BBC proposals,...