BBC Charter Review 2025 – A Green Paper that Invites Serious Public Deliberation
The UK Government’s Green Paper on the BBC’s Charter Review is now published, and it is welcome. Whatever one’s preferred settlement, Charter Renewal is one […]
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Evaluating the BBC – Systems, Anecdotes, and the Problem of Closed Feedback Loops
Ofcom’s Annual Report on the BBC’s activities presents a picture of steady compliance, careful monitoring, and procedural attention. The tone that Ofcom adopts is measured […]
When a National Broadcaster Starts to Look Like British Leyland
The BBC’s leadership turmoil signals a deeper, systemic failure. This post compares today’s BBC to British Leyland’s decline: centralised control, weak product discipline, factional culture, […]
BBC Leicester’s “Only Station Made in Leicester” Claim – and What Came Next
BBC Radio Leicester’s claim to be “the only station made in Leicester for Leicester” has been challenged, with the BBC now admitting the promotion overstated […]
The BBC, Editorial Independence, and the Question of Gendered Reporting
The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit recently rejected complaints about its use of gender identity terms in coverage of the trial of Joanna Rowland-Stuart. By following […]
Rebalancing the BBC – Why Decentralisation Now Matters More Than Ever
Over the past two decades, the BBC has undergone a far-reaching transformation in how it organises and delivers its news service. Central to this shift […]
BBC, Leadership, and the Future of Public Service Media
On Thursday, a discussion with Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, took place at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. The discussion focused on the future […]
BBC Local Radio – Demographic Ghettos or Serving Citizens?
In his recent Radio Today article, radio broadcaster and media consultant David Lloyd critiques BBC Local Radio’s response to significant local events, highlighting a “systemic […]
One Swallow Does Not Make a Spring – Analysing the Christmas TV Ratings Bubble
The expression “one swallow does not make a summer” originates from Aesop’s fables and conveys the idea that a single positive event is not sufficient […]
Strengthening Communities Through Public Service Media – A Social Value Proposition
Public service media (PSM) holds immense potential to strengthen democracy, cultural identity, and social cohesion in the UK. Yet, as the media landscape evolves, the […]
What Does Trust Mean in a Fragmented and Globalised Media Culture?
This week saw the publication of two significant reports that shine a spotlight on the state of the UK’s media landscape. Ofcom released its Annual […]
A Closer Look – Ofcom’s Study on Working-Class Audiences and BBC Programming
In research published on Thursday 30th November, Ofcom has looked at into the viewing habits and preferences of working-class audiences in the UK, offering insights […]
Decentered Media Podcast 130 – Will We Regret the Cuts to BBC Local Radio?
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https://decentered.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Decentered-Media-Podcast-130-2023-06-07-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowWelcome to a special episode of the Decentered Media podcast, where we focus on the potential of community-based media in a […]
BBC Local Radio England Cuts – Ofcom Response
I made a complaint to the BBC about their proposed cuts to local radio in England, and their lack of consultation with the public. My […]
BBC Local Radio England – Complaint to Ofcom
I’ve made a complaint this morning to Ofcom regarding the way the BBC is handling public engagement for its proposed changes to local radio in […]