MIGRAIN: Industries - Public service broadcasting
Ofcom review of PSB in Britain
In 2020 Ofcom published its findings from a five year review of public service broadcasting in Britain. Read the introduction to their report - pages 3-7.
1) Look at page 3. Why is it a critical time for public service broadcasting?
Audience viewing habits continue to change rapidly and competition from global content providers is ever-increasing.
2) Read page 4. How has TV viewing changed in recent years?
There have been significant changes in the way in which people watch television. Live broadcast
viewing has declined, as audiences increasingly choose to view content at a time that suits them
on global online and on-demand content services.
3) Still on page 4, what aspects of PSB do audiences value and enjoy?
UK life and culture.
4) Look at pages 4-5. Find and note down the statistics in this section on how much TV audiences tend to watch and how they watch it.
UK life and culture.
4) Look at pages 4-5. Find and note down the statistics in this section on how much TV audiences tend to watch and how they watch it.
The BBC’s revenues from the licence fee have fallen by an average of 4% each year. Significant growth in third-party funding, such as co-production, and increases in portfolio channel and online advertising has offset some of this decline.
5) Read the section on page 5 discussing the importance of PSB. Again, find the statistics and explain the value of public service broadcasting in Britain.Collectively, they provide audiences with approximately 32,000 hours of new UK content in a wide range of subjects, including news, current affairs, drama and children’s programmes.
6) Look at the section on commercial challenges. How have revenues fallen for PSB channels?
Between 2014 and 2018, net advertising revenue for the advertising-funded PSB channels has fallen
by an average rate of 3.8% per year (compound annual growth rate or CAGR2) equivalent to
approximately £325m.
7) Read page 6. What services increasingly play a role in our media lives in the digital age?
A range of other media services, including commercial broadcasters like Sky and on-demand services
like Netflix, extend the choice of content available to audiences.
Goldsmiths report on Public Service TV
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?
New technology has granted on demand television and created streaming services and platforms where TV can be viewed whenever.
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?
Independence, universality, citizenship, quality and diversity.
3) What does the report say about the BBC?
Its the most important part of television ecology.
4) According to the report, how should the BBC be funded in future?
The government should replace the TV license fee with something more progressive.
5) What does the report say about Channel 4?
Occupies a critical place in TV ecology, supporting the independent production sector.
6) How should Channel 4 operate in future?
Should not be privatised.
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?
Growing contribution to a digital media ecology made by these cultural institutions should be boosted by a specific public intervention.
Final questions - YOUR opinion on public service broadcasting
1) Should the BBC retain its position as the UK’s public service broadcaster?
Yes as it gives everyone what they want, news to keep up to date, on demand television and good television as a whole.
2) Is there a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world?
The BBC has a major role in the British digital world as they provide many TV shows and news sources, and additionally educational services.
3) Should the BBC funding model (licence fee) change? How?
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?
New technology has granted on demand television and created streaming services and platforms where TV can be viewed whenever.
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?
Independence, universality, citizenship, quality and diversity.
3) What does the report say about the BBC?
Its the most important part of television ecology.
4) According to the report, how should the BBC be funded in future?
The government should replace the TV license fee with something more progressive.
5) What does the report say about Channel 4?
Occupies a critical place in TV ecology, supporting the independent production sector.
6) How should Channel 4 operate in future?
Should not be privatised.
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?
Growing contribution to a digital media ecology made by these cultural institutions should be boosted by a specific public intervention.
Final questions - YOUR opinion on public service broadcasting
1) Should the BBC retain its position as the UK’s public service broadcaster?
Yes as it gives everyone what they want, news to keep up to date, on demand television and good television as a whole.
2) Is there a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world?
The BBC has a major role in the British digital world as they provide many TV shows and news sources, and additionally educational services.
3) Should the BBC funding model (licence fee) change? How?
Honestly i think they should leave the license as it is, maybe a slight price reduction.
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