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??
To really get the most ;D out of this story you should first watch this short video
Now notice the expression of the man being interviewed right at the beginning.
A very professional job of interviewing by the presenter, which made it necessary to invite the man concerned to the studio to answer these questions.
The only thing is, the man answering the questions is a cabbie who had been waiting for his fare, the man who was supposed to be interviewed. When the call went out for his fare at reception, the cabbie assumed they were calling him to meet the man. You can see his surprise when they begin the interview that something is wrong. The amazing thing, is that instead of straightening this mess up, the cabbie tries his best to seriously answer the questions put to him.
Priceless.
Do you think these interviews are somewhat 'leading'? Imagine what would happen if this was on a TV company who actually have to earn their money, instead of being given carte-blanche despite any cock-ups they might make.
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?
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