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Whats wrong with it, well... its become very pointless by the meaning of its original intent. Below I try and offer a solution to the problem. I hope its an interesting read. :)
Public service broadcasting cannot be blamed for trying to create a balance in what is aired on terrestrial television. Its trying to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Sadly, in doing so, this is where is falls flat on its face. The Channel4 1995 remit (telling C4 to air certain hours of certain programmes) was probably a correct calculus at the time for what needed to be shown on channel 4 in each week.
However, it is no longer correct and in some weeks Channel 4 do not even follow the remit or air the particularly unpopular genred programmes at a suitably ridculous hour.
The question is asking whether public service broadcasting is suited to todays World. The current remit for the channels is not suited for todays world. That doesn't mean service broadcasting should be thrown away. If this was done then educational programs would no longer be screened on Channel4 and no doubt we would have Friends and Buffy twenty four hours a day.
The public service broadcasting is outmoded, but it still should play a part in today's world. What is the answer?
Well, the answer lies in ITV (a commercial broadcaster)
The Government could enable ITV to consolidate under perhaps a single owner (instead of so many subsideries, for example, LWT and Meridan in the south), this would enable it to compete against Channel 4 more effectively.
The BBC's audience share which is at current the most dominating of the market is this way because of the fragmented nature of ITV, ITV is under heavy regulation (in advertising with programs), it doesn't have a remit like Channel 4. This is hampering its ability to compete.
ITV (a commerial broadcaster) is subject to more programme regulation and public service obligations than Channel 4 and the BBC, which are both actual public service broadcasters, this is making the service broadcasters look outmoded.
The answer lies in what Channel 4 is airing, the remit as a public service broadcaster did not help, when the Broadcasting Act of 1990 went into reform, it allowed Channel 4 to sell its own airtime which damaged the 'public service' meaning and lead to it becoming outmoded. Channel 4 began to compete directly with ITV, instead of following its remit. I believe tightening the restraints on Channel4 would allow it as a public service broadcaster to become more effective in offering its service to a wider audience.
Bet you didn't read it :(
Thanks
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*studies Media, because they wouldn't sell him the BBC*
Public service broadcasting cannot be blamed for trying to create a balance in what is aired on terrestrial television. Its trying to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Sadly, in doing so, this is where is falls flat on its face. The Channel4 1995 remit (telling C4 to air certain hours of certain programmes) was probably a correct calculus at the time for what needed to be shown on channel 4 in each week.
However, it is no longer correct and in some weeks Channel 4 do not even follow the remit or air the particularly unpopular genred programmes at a suitably ridculous hour.
The question is asking whether public service broadcasting is suited to todays World. The current remit for the channels is not suited for todays world. That doesn't mean service broadcasting should be thrown away. If this was done then educational programs would no longer be screened on Channel4 and no doubt we would have Friends and Buffy twenty four hours a day.
The public service broadcasting is outmoded, but it still should play a part in today's world. What is the answer?
Well, the answer lies in ITV (a commercial broadcaster)
The Government could enable ITV to consolidate under perhaps a single owner (instead of so many subsideries, for example, LWT and Meridan in the south), this would enable it to compete against Channel 4 more effectively.
The BBC's audience share which is at current the most dominating of the market is this way because of the fragmented nature of ITV, ITV is under heavy regulation (in advertising with programs), it doesn't have a remit like Channel 4. This is hampering its ability to compete.
ITV (a commerial broadcaster) is subject to more programme regulation and public service obligations than Channel 4 and the BBC, which are both actual public service broadcasters, this is making the service broadcasters look outmoded.
The answer lies in what Channel 4 is airing, the remit as a public service broadcaster did not help, when the Broadcasting Act of 1990 went into reform, it allowed Channel 4 to sell its own airtime which damaged the 'public service' meaning and lead to it becoming outmoded. Channel 4 began to compete directly with ITV, instead of following its remit. I believe tightening the restraints on Channel4 would allow it as a public service broadcaster to become more effective in offering its service to a wider audience.
Bet you didn't read it :(
Thanks
er-no
*studies Media, because they wouldn't sell him the BBC*
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Whats wrong with it, well... its become very pointless by the meaning of its original intent. Below I try and offer a solution to the problem. I hope its an interesting read. :)
Public service broadcasting cannot be blamed for trying to create a balance in what is aired on terrestrial television. Its trying to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Sadly, in doing so, this is where is falls flat on its face. The Channel4 1995 remit (telling C4 to air certain hours of certain programmes) was probably a correct calculus at the time for what needed to be shown on channel 4 in each week.
However, it is no longer correct and in some weeks Channel 4 do not even follow the remit or air the particularly unpopular genred programmes at a suitably ridculous hour.
The question is asking whether public service broadcasting is suited to todays World. The current remit for the channels is not suited for todays world. That doesn't mean service broadcasting should be thrown away. If this was done then educational programs would no longer be screened on Channel4 and no doubt we would have Friends and Buffy twenty four hours a day.
The public service broadcasting is outmoded, but it still should play a part in today's world. What is the answer?
Well, the answer lies in ITV (a commercial broadcaster)
The Government could enable ITV to consolidate under perhaps a single owner (instead of so many subsideries, for example, LWT and Meridan in the south), this would enable it to compete against Channel 4 more effectively.
The BBC's audience share which is at current the most dominating of the market is this way because of the fragmented nature of ITV, ITV is under heavy regulation (in advertising with programs), it doesn't have a remit like Channel 4. This is hampering its ability to compete.
ITV (a commerial broadcaster) is subject to more programme regulation and public service obligations than Channel 4 and the BBC, which are both actual public service broadcasters, this is making the service broadcasters look outmoded.
The answer lies in what Channel 4 is airing, the remit as a public service broadcaster did not help, when the Broadcasting Act of 1990 went into reform, it allowed Channel 4 to sell its own airtime which damaged the 'public service' meaning and lead to it becoming outmoded. Channel 4 began to compete directly with ITV, instead of following its remit. I believe tightening the restraints on Channel4 would allow it as a public service broadcaster to become more effective in offering its service to a wider audience.
Bet you didn't read it :(
Thanks
er-no
*studies Media, because they wouldn't sell him the BBC*
Public service broadcasting cannot be blamed for trying to create a balance in what is aired on terrestrial television. Its trying to appeal to as much of the population as possible. Sadly, in doing so, this is where is falls flat on its face. The Channel4 1995 remit (telling C4 to air certain hours of certain programmes) was probably a correct calculus at the time for what needed to be shown on channel 4 in each week.
However, it is no longer correct and in some weeks Channel 4 do not even follow the remit or air the particularly unpopular genred programmes at a suitably ridculous hour.
The question is asking whether public service broadcasting is suited to todays World. The current remit for the channels is not suited for todays world. That doesn't mean service broadcasting should be thrown away. If this was done then educational programs would no longer be screened on Channel4 and no doubt we would have Friends and Buffy twenty four hours a day.
The public service broadcasting is outmoded, but it still should play a part in today's world. What is the answer?
Well, the answer lies in ITV (a commercial broadcaster)
The Government could enable ITV to consolidate under perhaps a single owner (instead of so many subsideries, for example, LWT and Meridan in the south), this would enable it to compete against Channel 4 more effectively.
The BBC's audience share which is at current the most dominating of the market is this way because of the fragmented nature of ITV, ITV is under heavy regulation (in advertising with programs), it doesn't have a remit like Channel 4. This is hampering its ability to compete.
ITV (a commerial broadcaster) is subject to more programme regulation and public service obligations than Channel 4 and the BBC, which are both actual public service broadcasters, this is making the service broadcasters look outmoded.
The answer lies in what Channel 4 is airing, the remit as a public service broadcaster did not help, when the Broadcasting Act of 1990 went into reform, it allowed Channel 4 to sell its own airtime which damaged the 'public service' meaning and lead to it becoming outmoded. Channel 4 began to compete directly with ITV, instead of following its remit. I believe tightening the restraints on Channel4 would allow it as a public service broadcaster to become more effective in offering its service to a wider audience.
Bet you didn't read it :(
Thanks
er-no
*studies Media, because they wouldn't sell him the BBC*