TV industry contexts

 

Read the notes above and this BBC website article about the TV licence fee. Note that since it was published the cost of a TV licence has increased to £174.50. 

Complete the following questions on the BBC and industry contexts using the notes above the article you have read:

1) What is the BBC's mission statement?



2) How is the BBC funded?

3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? (Look at the five bullet points in the notes above).

4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? You can find details on this in the notes above.

5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom? 

6) How do Doctor Who and His Dark Materials help the BBC to meet the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain? Answer this question in at least 150 words.

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