Regulation and Greg James

Regulation and Greg James

The Debate

We pay for it and therefore many people believe that we should have more say in what programmes are produced and when they are aired.

Some people say listening to Greg James give away Doctor Who Premier tickets is not a good use of license fee payers' money.

As a public service broadcaster, they must benefit the public.

It can afford to produce niche products.

Regulation

Every media is subject to regulation. Games have PEGI, and films have BBFC. Radio regulations is down to OFCOM (office of communication - government approved).

OFCOM received thousands of complaints about Love Island, in which the producers made it seem like a contestant cheated, when in reality they didn't. Still, nothing was done about this.

The regulation from OFCOM is subjective.

There is too much content to regulate.

The Mail Online has 2,000 articles published per day, with around 9,000 images.

Shirky End of Audience

Audiences are no longer passive, and they want to interact and create media. These people are called 'prosumers'. In terms of radio, the majority of the audience are just regular consumers, however.

An example of this is seen in radio shows, which sometimes include '10 minute takeovers', in which listeners are invited to speak on the show for a small period of time.

Radio is much more interactive than print news.

Old media - filter then publish
New media - publish then filter

OFCOMS's requirements (BBC)

Impartial news and information
Educative
High quality, distinctive programmes
Reflecting, representing and serving all communities across Britain
Supporting creative industries
Reflecting the UK and its values to the world

Programmes have diverse representation, and are 'woke'.

This is also meant in terms of the work force; the BBC must have hiring quotas; 25% must come from low income backgrounds.

"Ofcom is to gain more powers over BBC online services, including the BBC News website, as part of a series of changes unveiled by the government."

"Under the plans, the media regulator will be able to take enforcement action if articles don't meet relevant broadcast standards."

"The move is intended to give audiences greater confidence that the BBC is being held to account, ministers said." - BBC Article

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