The BBC's Charter and its Producers Guidelines state: ...'Due impartiality lies at the heart of the BBC. All programs and services should be open minded, fair and show a respect for truth? [BBC reports should] contain comprehensive, authoritative and impartial coverage of news and current affairs in the United Kingdom and throughout the world?? How does the BBC measure up to its charter?

Yentob, Alan

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Yentob, Alan Nov 13, 2010 18:44:03 GMT

Post by marky on Nov 13, 2010 18:44:03 GMT

Name: Alan Yentob
BBC Position: Television Executive and Presenter

ALAN YENTOB: "If he’d thrown in the bible, this maybe a contentious view, I would have to think longer about it because in a way I mean it might offend people, but not offend people in the way that throwing the Koran in."

CLIVE ANDERSON: "What’s the difference? What’s the difference?"

ALAN YENTOB: "Okay, because we know, … it is the reaction and the honest truth is, for a joke, I mean if I’m being perfectly honest I would say no, don’t do it. I wouldn’t even bother to talk to anybody else about it, I think it would be reckless, and dangerous and it would put..."
Impartiality: Fact or Fiction - Friday 22nd September 2006

Last Edit: Dec 30, 2010 18:21:47 GMT by Teddy Bear

At present, the BBC is only answerable to itself in deciding its standards and coverage. How does it measure up to what you consider good quality, and impartial and unbiased reporting as required by its charter? All TV viewers in the UK are forced by law to pay for this 'service'. Do you believe that what is received truly 'serves' the society, - or merely increases the problems within it? Your perceptions of BBC output are important and welcome. Register and activate your account to be able to post