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Keith Dancey · April 7th 05, 10:35 AM posted to uk.sci.weather

In article , "Col" writes:

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Yes, but there is no point in the licence payers complaining to the
weather presenters. The content of the programs is dictated by the
producers, so complain to the BBC.

If the producers want bimbos, they get bimbos. They may not admit it,
but it is all about viewing figures...

But the BBC isn't supposed to be just about viewing figures.

Absolutely correct. See the Government's report on the renewal of the
BBC Charter. Chasing viewing figures is no longer acceptable. On Key
Reforms it says the public has the perception of the BBC "dumbing down".

"All BBC services should promote education and learning"

"The BBC needs to be vigilant about its potential to have a negative effect
on commercial competitors"

"Inform, educate and entertain" will remain the BBC's mission statement.

"The Role of the BBC. Our Policy. ...The BBC should aim to be distinctive
from commercially-funded services: it should compete on the basis of quality,
not aggressively for ratings"

QED

Cheers,

keith

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