Is there a place for Public Service Broadcasting in the UK?
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Is there a place for Public Service Broadcasting in the UK? Case Study: The BBC The BBC is a unique institution. Unique in the role it plays in public life. Unique in the way it is funded. Unique in the place it holds in the public's affections... it is a quintessentially British institution. The public trusts it. It is part of what defines us as a nation, both at home and abroad. The BBC is recognised throughout the world, where it is seen as a benchmark of quality, integrity and diversity. (Tessa Jowell, 2003) The future of public service broadcasting (psb) is an issue that has been fiercely debated in Britain for a number of years. In this essay, I will attempt to unravel some of the discussions surrounding the debate and explain the argument for and against the retention of the licence fee. The British Broadcasting Company was set up in 1922 with...

