The BBC licence fee

Task One - is to understand the history of the BBC and why it is such a globally recognised institution.  Produce a timeline outlining with key events and facts

For example,

• Lord Reith and 'Reithian' values
• Development of BBC radio
• Invention of the television
• Launch of new channels on radio and television
• First soap opera on BBC radio and television
• Launch of online services
• Global services

Task Two - is to list the reasons why the BBC is worth the licence fee

BBC Music

BBC Sport

BBC Drama

BBC Natural History

Cost


Task Three - is to list the reasons why the BBC is not worth the licence fee

Not representative of the diversity of the UK

The fee is not appropriate in the modern context as the broadcasting industries have changed

It could move to a more commercial, subscription model

 It is wasteful and inefficient

Is it worth the cost? 


Task 4 What are the alternatives to a publicly funded BBC?

 Consider the following models;

ITV

Sky
 




Task 6 - What are the programmes that reach a global audience and how might this provide revenue in the future?