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Supporting the BBC to inform, educate and entertain. To be independent of Government meddling and political appointments. Campaigning against BBC cuts. + UK and US media #backtheBBC

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Right wing media: DEFUND THE BBC.

Right wing media: why can’t the BBC now afford to show the thing I like?

10.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 168 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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The trailer for EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY. In select theaters starting April 17th πŸΏπŸ€‘πŸ€£

10.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 5605 πŸ” 1645 πŸ’¬ 149 πŸ“Œ 303
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Steve Witkoff on Hannity's show makes a case that Trump last summer both obliterated but also didn't obliterate Iran's nuclear program

11.03.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 1135 πŸ” 268 πŸ’¬ 120 πŸ“Œ 50
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Blumenthal after getting briefed on Iran: "We seem to be on a path toward deploying American troops on the ground in Iran to accomplish any of the potential objectives here. There's also the specter of active Russian aid to Iran putting in danger American lives ... China also may be assisting Iran"

10.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 11053 πŸ” 4590 πŸ’¬ 1091 πŸ“Œ 556

Yes , its not exactly the best worded consultation but at least the "other" category lets you add in your own views

10.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a narrow focus too - basically questions on governance, news impartiality and the licence fee - and strangely AI (yet again the government wanting to syphon BBC funds for something else). Could at least have paid lip service to finding out views on sport, childrens content and radio content.

10.03.2026 22:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is how all my nightmares begin now

10.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 2482 πŸ” 393 πŸ’¬ 87 πŸ“Œ 120
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Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
10.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

No surprise it's the right wing rags who constantly call to "defund the BBC" are attacking them today for losing the rights to the Boat Race.

10.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Pls say that an independent funding commission should set funding levels, as in Germany. The current system, in which government ministers determine the licence fee through opaque settlement negotiations, is a standing invitation to party political interference. 4/

10.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Please dear followers do fill this in. Most important points IMO: BBC is ambitious+capable but can do nothing without proper funding; World Service to be funded by govt; BBC needs a permanent Charter; no more party political appointees to its board; political independence.

10.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
BBC Charter Review Public Consultation The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

⏰ The Government consultation on the future of the BBC closes at midnight tonight, so do have your say.
It takes about 40 minutes to respond, but you don't need to answer every question, you can skip the open ended questions if you want.
www.gov.uk/government/c...

10.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The BBC Charter Review is time for bold choices to secure benefits of public service media for generations The BBC warns this Charter Review is the moment to make clear choices to back the organisation and support all that it delivers for the UK

Just finished my response to UK gov consultation on the BBC charter. Really important to ensure independent and high quality BBC available to all. Not perfect, but amongst the best in the world, despite so much external pressure.
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

10.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
BBC Charter Review Public Consultation The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

Right, I've replied to the BBC Charter Review consultation. It took me about 40 minutes but that's because I gave a good 195 words in every 200-word box. I'm sure they will read my replies intently and weigh them in their hearts.

Anyway, you can go faster: dcms.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

09.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A photograph of an iconic BBC building with the BBC logo prominent.

A photograph of an iconic BBC building with the BBC logo prominent.

What if the BBC was owned by the people who fund it?

We’re proposing a member-owned BBC where licence fee payers become members with a real voice in how it's run.

Independent. Accountable. Owned by the public.

Support the idea before the consultation closes today πŸ‘‡
buff.ly/OdtHYx0

#BBC #Coops

10.03.2026 09:36 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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BBC Charter Review - Public Consultation | Campaign for the Arts If the screen is blank, please scroll up!

This is an excellent tool from @campaignforthearts.org which helps you to respond to the government's charter review consultation on the BBC, while being able to see CFTA's responses alongside www.campaignforthearts.org/reports/a-st...

09.03.2026 11:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Time is nearly up to have your say over the future of the BBC! The consultation closes today, Tuesday 10th March, 23.59. Link below πŸ‘‡πŸ½

10.03.2026 06:18 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

BBC Charter review consultation responses need to be in by Tuesday. If you are thinking to put something in last minute, here’s our report which contains useful international evidence you can draw upon

08.03.2026 11:21 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Friends she’d never met came to lunch and at first #sophiefromromania barked furiously but then she became very friendly and whimpered when they left

08.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 903 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

🚨It's the last weekend to have your say on the future of the BBC and respond to the Government consultation.
Please do share
(Tip - you don't have to answer every question in the consultation)
Link to the consultation is at the bottom this page πŸ‘‡
www.gov.uk/government/c...

08.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 10 March 2026 www.gov.uk/government/c...

15.02.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Have your say on the future of the BBC πŸ“»

If you are a BBC worker or a freelancer working in the creative industries who wants to shape the debate on the future of the BBC use our templates below and respond to the Government consultation on the BBC Charter Review πŸ”—

bectu.org.uk/bbc-charter-...

19.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Reviewing the BBC's Charter - British Broadcasting Challenge The government's BBC Charter consultation closes 10 March 2026. Download our guides to help you respond.

Some great, clear and accessible guidance is now available on how you can respond to the Government's open consultation on the BBC Charter Review. If the BBC matters to you then please get involved. The closing date is 10 March. britishbroadcastingchallenge.com

21.02.2026 10:29 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Time’s nearly up to respond to the DCMS public consultation on the future of the BBC! For some good inspiration and reminders of the value of the BBC for arts and culture, see the excellent paper published by Campaign For the Arts:

www.campaignforthearts.org/wp-content/u...

06.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The British Academy
Public service media: funding and governance options
An international comparison to inform
BBC Charter review 2027

The British Academy Public service media: funding and governance options An international comparison to inform BBC Charter review 2027

The review of the BBC Charter has just been announced. In anticipation of this we have published a review of how 10 countries around the world organise their public service media, and what lessons can be drawn for the renewal of the BBC Charter www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...

16.12.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

General taxation has been favoured by Nordic countries and is more proportionate to income than a levy. Finland provides the most robust approach, collecting tax revenue into an extra-budgetary fund, out of government reach, to ensure taxes are used for statutory purposes

16.12.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the final day of competition at the #WinterOlympics and 4 man bobsleigh is about to start right now
#MilanCortina2026 #MilanoCortina2026

22.02.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Curling stadium was originally built as an open-air arena for the 1956 #Cortina #WinterOlympics, where it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, figure skating, and ice hockey.

21.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You may recognise the Cortina #WinterOlympics #Curling stadium.
It featured in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, starring Roger Moore.
Bond was ambushed on the ice rink by assassins disguised as ice hockey players
#MilanCortina2026 #MilanoCortina2026
#BBCOlympics

21.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Build up to #Curling final for #TeamGB
#BBCOlympics #WinterOlympics #MilanCortina2026
Starts in 20 mins⏰

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