Public service broadcasting

Public service broadcasting: blog task

Create a new blogpost called 'Public service broadcasting' and complete the following tasks:

Ofcom report

Read the first few pages of this Ofcom report into Public Service Broadcasting in 2017.

1) How does the report suggest that TV viewing is changing?

Over the yeras more adults are watching Tv whereas the younger generation arent really watching it as much as they used to.
2) What differences are highlighted between younger and older viewers?
 
The younger audience is watching a lot less Tv than they used to before therefore the older audience are watching more as they get older.3) Does the report suggest audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting TV channels?

There has been a decline in viewing in 2002 there was a 77% share and recently in 2016 there is now a 51% share.


4) Public service broadcasting channels are a major aspect of the UK cultural industries. How much money did PSB channels spend on UK-originated content in 2016? 

 £2.6bn were spent on UK-originated content in 2016



Goldsmiths report

Read this report from Goldsmiths University - A future for public service television: content and platforms in a digital world.

1) What does the report state has changed in the UK television market in the last 20 years?

There has been substantial growth over time in viewing to the PSBs’ ‘portfolio’ channels, going some way to offset the decrease in viewing to the main PSB channels. 

2) Look at page 4. What are the principles that the report suggests need to be embedded in regulation of public service broadcasting in future?

Public service media should not be regulated simply in relation to the impact of their content and services on the wider media market.

3) What does the report say about the BBC?

Video on demand are widely used by adults and BBC are one of their main broadcasters.

4) According to the report, how should the BBC be funded in future?

The government should hand over decision-making concerning the funding of the BBC to an independent advisory body that works on fixed settlement periods. 

5) What does the report say about Channel 4?

Channel 4 has been critisised a lot for not doing enough for older children. Channel 4 should not be privatised – neither in full or in part

6) How should Channel 4 operate in future?

In the future Channel 4 should significantly increase its provision for older children and young adults and restore some of the arts programming that has been in decline in recent years.

7) Look at page 10 - new kids on the block. What does the report say about new digital content providers and their link to public service broadcasting?

The new content now appears outside the public service system: from Sky and other commercial broadcasters, on subscription video-on-demand services such as Netflix and Amazon,


Final questions - your opinion on public service broadcasting

1) Should the BBC retain its position as the UK’s public service broadcaster?

Yes because i believe that it has a massive impact on many peoples lives and also has an impact on the younger generation growing up.

2) Is there a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world?

I do believe that there is a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world because it is an easier way for them to connect with a younger generation.
3) Should the BBC funding model (license fee) change? How?

No I do not believe that it should change