2016 Charter Review

April 4, 2017

OFCOM begins new role as BBC’s external regulator

For the first time in its ninety-five year history, yesterday – April 3rd 2017 – the BBC cea...

January 31, 2017

OFCOM launches more BBC related public consultations

In preparation for its new regulatory role under the terms of the new BBC Charter and Agreement, OFC...

January 18, 2017

Vacancies: Non-Executive Members of the BBC Board

Applications for the nine vacancies for non-executive members of the BBC’s new Board close on ...

January 4, 2017

Events for London-based BBC Watch readers

Next week BBC Watch’s Managing Editor will be making a short trip to London which will include...

December 19, 2016

OFCOM announces further public consultations regarding the BBC

h/t JB In addition to the public consultation already launched last month, OFCOM has announced consu...

December 2, 2016

OFCOM consultation concerning BBC accuracy and impartiality

Ahead of OFCOM assumption of new responsibilities relating to the BBC, the body has launched the fi...

October 21, 2016

BBC Charter Review: Parliament approves draft Agreement

On October 18th, following a debate in the House of Commons, MPs approved the draft Agreement (see &...

September 18, 2016

BBC Charter Review: draft Charter and Agreement published

The UK government recently published draft versions of the new Royal Charter and the Framework Agree...

September 14, 2016

BBC Trust chair stepping down

Ahead of the announcement of the BBC’s new charter which is expected on September 15th, the ch...

July 26, 2016

BBC to review its complaints system again

The July 24th edition of the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Feedback’ (available here) included ...