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?

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Lyons, Sir Michael Dec 11, 2010 13:47:27 GMT

Post by marky on Dec 11, 2010 13:47:27 GMT

Name: Sir Michael Lyons
BBC Position: Chairman of the BBC Trust (2007 - )

Sir Michael Lyons (born 1949), is the Chairman of the BBC Trust, the governing body of the British Broadcasting Corporation, as well as the non-executive chairman of the English Cities Fund and Participle Ltd.

He is a former Labour Party councillor and council chief executive in the United Kingdom, who has also been involved in some of the key central government commissions and reports into local government finance from 2000 to 2007"

Lyons worked as an economist working in the public sector, and between 1980 and 1983 served as an elected Labour councillor on Birmingham City Council.

Last Edit: Dec 11, 2010 13:47:58 GMT by marky

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