You've missed the point.
The British like the system. We get some of the best programmes in the world- anything made by Sir Dave, for instance- with no adverts, and reasonably impartial news. We love to moan about the BBC, but I don't think many people would change the system, if they were given the chance.
( The Awful Puppy Bakery is still bored, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 6:33, 3 replies)

^ this, in bucketloads
The BBC and the NHS are the two institutions which we Brits should be truly proud of. The BBC makes some excellent programmes, and we don't have to sit through adverts to watch them.

Most other countries' television is shit by comparison. Especially in the US.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 8:43, closed)

Agreed too

(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 18 Jun 2010, 11:18, closed)

I agree...
Except for the bit about the Beeb being 'reasonably impartial'.

I have found them to be increasingly and overly left-wing. And just as bad as the other 'news' channels when it comes to creating the news rather than just reporting it.
( Another_tragic_case wished he hadn't eaten all the cake, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 8:45, closed)

^ This in spades
I was involved in a situation that the Beeb reported on and their version of events bore no relation to what happened. Very much a case of 'will this sell? Yeah. Is it true? Nah ...... let's report it'.
(SpunkyMcSpunkbubble Diddled your nubbin on, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 9:59, closed)

I don't think they're intentionally left wing
they're just increasingly forced to be politically correct, which looks the same as the namby pamby drivel that left wingers like to spout.

It seems it's more about pressure from the self-righteous media than any internal influence.

Still, the BBC does produce good stuff.
( Not Pineapple anymore, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 11:15, closed)

Lol
Nah, that's just something that happens with old age. By the time your 92, you'll be accusing the Daily Mail of leftism.
( Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Sun 20 Jun 2010, 8:08, closed)

If the BBC went down,
I'd have to tape down the change channel button on my remote. That would save my fingers the agony of having to flick through tons of shite before I can find an advert I can stomach.
( Blind Meach Cautiously optimistic, Fri 18 Jun 2010, 9:52, closed)