Post by Teddy Bear on Aug 18, 2008 18:46:48 GMT
Well I guess we can expect the BBC higher echelon to be 'telling us' more often how much the public value their output, in the hope that it might really brainwash people enough to convince them.
While polls can be slanted depending on the desired response from those commissioning them, the fact that this one was sponsored by The Guardian makes the result especially gladdening.
While polls can be slanted depending on the desired response from those commissioning them, the fact that this one was sponsored by The Guardian makes the result especially gladdening.
53% say BBC is not good value for money in new poll that threatens future of licence fee
By Paul Revoir
Last updated at 4:20 PM on 18th August 2008
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Nearly half of the public think the BBC does not represent good value for money, a new survey has revealed.
Many have become disillusioned with the corporation's failure to produce enough distinctive programming.
The new Ipsos Mori poll also found the further North people live, the less support there is for the licence fee.
It comes after claims from corporation chiefs that the method of funding the broadcaster still receives widespread support in the UK.
But the new poll reveals worrying levels of dissatisfaction at how their money is being spent by the BBC, adding to the uncertainty about the future of the licence fee.
The survey revealed that while people enjoy the broadcaster's programmes, notably on BBC1, they question the value for money of what it does.
According to the poll, 47 per cent of people disagreed that the corporation represented 'good value for money'.
Of those, more than half disagreed strongly.
Added to this only 41 per cent of people agreed that the licence fee was an 'appropriate' way of funding it, with 37 per cent disagreeing.
On top of this the majority of people do not believe that the corporation ensures the provision of distinctive shows you cannot get on other channels.
Despite this being one of fundamental remits of the BBC, 41 per cent of the population disagreed that the corporation was making unique programming.
Only 30 per cent agreed that the broadcaster was being successful in this stated aim.
This comes after recent research conducted by the BBC showed that the main complaint from viewers is about a lack of originality.
A BBC Trust audience survey last year revealed complaints of too many reality shows and 'bandwagon TV', copying other formats.
Despite these findings the BBC is committed to slashing the amount of new shows it makes and upping repeats in a bid to save cash.
The latest poll, commissioned by The Guardian, also showed the corporation is losing support in large groups of the population.
In Scotland only 35 per cent of people support the licence fee as the right way to fund the BBC, with 47 per cent against it.
In the north of England 37 per cent back the TV tax, while 44 per cent do not agree with it, while in London 41 per cent support it and 28 per cent do not..
The least well off people in society are also those who are least supportive of the payment, dropping to 32 per cent among lowest earners.
The findings will add to growing suggestions that the licence fee is becoming unsustainable as more and more people have digital TV.
Only recently the man behind hit TV show Yes Minister, Sir Antony Jay, claimed it should scrap all its channels apart from BBC1and Radio 4.
He said all other stations were a waste as they were 'indistinguishable' from what other broadcasters such as ITV and Channel 4 were providing.
Jay said that it would soon reach the point where the BBC would not be able to justify asking the public to pay more than £3billion a year for programmes 'they do not want or can obtain for free elsewhere'.
By Paul Revoir
Last updated at 4:20 PM on 18th August 2008
Comments (47) Add to My Stories
Nearly half of the public think the BBC does not represent good value for money, a new survey has revealed.
Many have become disillusioned with the corporation's failure to produce enough distinctive programming.
The new Ipsos Mori poll also found the further North people live, the less support there is for the licence fee.
It comes after claims from corporation chiefs that the method of funding the broadcaster still receives widespread support in the UK.
But the new poll reveals worrying levels of dissatisfaction at how their money is being spent by the BBC, adding to the uncertainty about the future of the licence fee.
The survey revealed that while people enjoy the broadcaster's programmes, notably on BBC1, they question the value for money of what it does.
According to the poll, 47 per cent of people disagreed that the corporation represented 'good value for money'.
Of those, more than half disagreed strongly.
Added to this only 41 per cent of people agreed that the licence fee was an 'appropriate' way of funding it, with 37 per cent disagreeing.
On top of this the majority of people do not believe that the corporation ensures the provision of distinctive shows you cannot get on other channels.
Despite this being one of fundamental remits of the BBC, 41 per cent of the population disagreed that the corporation was making unique programming.
Only 30 per cent agreed that the broadcaster was being successful in this stated aim.
This comes after recent research conducted by the BBC showed that the main complaint from viewers is about a lack of originality.
A BBC Trust audience survey last year revealed complaints of too many reality shows and 'bandwagon TV', copying other formats.
Despite these findings the BBC is committed to slashing the amount of new shows it makes and upping repeats in a bid to save cash.
The latest poll, commissioned by The Guardian, also showed the corporation is losing support in large groups of the population.
In Scotland only 35 per cent of people support the licence fee as the right way to fund the BBC, with 47 per cent against it.
In the north of England 37 per cent back the TV tax, while 44 per cent do not agree with it, while in London 41 per cent support it and 28 per cent do not..
The least well off people in society are also those who are least supportive of the payment, dropping to 32 per cent among lowest earners.
The findings will add to growing suggestions that the licence fee is becoming unsustainable as more and more people have digital TV.
Only recently the man behind hit TV show Yes Minister, Sir Antony Jay, claimed it should scrap all its channels apart from BBC1and Radio 4.
He said all other stations were a waste as they were 'indistinguishable' from what other broadcasters such as ITV and Channel 4 were providing.
Jay said that it would soon reach the point where the BBC would not be able to justify asking the public to pay more than £3billion a year for programmes 'they do not want or can obtain for free elsewhere'.