With the liberation of Iraq and Afghanistan and the end of control of airwaves over the countries the BBC has consolidated it’s influence to become, by far the most listened to and watched broadcasting corporation in the world.
It is key therefore that the BBC sets the absolute gold standard for reporting and journalistic integrity. The advent of 24 Hour news coverage has begotten frantic editorial influence and spin, often to the detriment of the facts presented. The BBC has an important part to play in today’s world but it cannot do so unless it puts an end to the editorial free-for-all and thickly spun analysis. Had I wanted comment on the matters of the day I’d have bought a newspaper.
Had I, just one thing to say to Auntie it would be, “Just the facts, ma’am.”
Later
John
Posted by John Swaine at June 30, 2004 01:51 AM | TrackBack