By John Glenday

Government ministers are set to rewrite the BBC’s founding principles in order to mould a broadcaster that is less obsessed with chasing ratings and more inclined to be ‘distinctive’ and ‘impartial’.

When established in 1922 the BBC’s stated mission was ‘to inform, educate and entertain’ but this now looks set to be augmented, according to reports in The Telegraph.

Culture secretary John Whittingdale is keen to distinguish the public service provider from its commercial rivals and will thus rewrite the statement to bind the broadcaster into providing ‘impartial, distinctive content that informs, educates and entertains.’

The changed emphasis is designed to curtail the Read full story ›

Source: The Drum