The BBC is a public service. And that means not faking integrity

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The BBC places strong emphasis on its public service ethos, but it is possible to argue that this ethos may not be as firmly embedded as the BBC would like to believe. In the UK's increasingly competitive broadcasting climate, the BBC has become just as concerned as commercial broadcasters with gaining the largest possible audience share. This means that it may have to lower its standards, as reflected, for example, in the decision to move daily coverage of parliamentary proceedings to long wave radio. There is strong tension between the BBC's duty to represent the public interest and its need to retain audiences.

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'I don't know of a single person in BBC news who is prepared to compromise on a fundamental adherence to the principle of journalism first, business afterwards' - Fergal Keane

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Senior news and current affairs presenters at the BBC have expressed strong opposition to plans to merge the production of the programmes with which they are associated. There has also been opposition from editors of leading radio and television news and current affairs programmes. The fact that very well known public figures have openly expressed defiance has been extremely embarrassing for the BBC. A particular area of controversy is whether there is a need for the BBC to provide a 24-hour news service.

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Life in the old iguana yet

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Issues concerning the management of the BBC's Natural History Unit are discussed. Particular attention is given to the role of natural history programmes within the BBC1 schedule.

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