Committee takes evidence on BBC Charter renewal from media analysts and independent production companies
In the first oral evidence session of a series on BBC Charter renewal, the Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence from media analysts and independent production companies.
Meeting details
At 2:30pm: Oral evidence
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BBC Charter Renewal (Non-inquiry session)
Professor of Media and Communication at University of Leeds
Managing Director, Media at Enders Analysis
Steering Group Member at British Broadcasting Challenge
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
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BBC Charter Renewal (Non-inquiry session)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Wonderhood Studios
Chief Executive Officer at Bad Wolf
Chief Executive Officer at Pact
Background
The BBC’s constitution is set out in a Royal Charter, alongside a framework agreement. The current BBC Charter ends on 31 December 2027. Last year, the Government launched a consultation on its proposals for the BBC’s next Charter.
To feed into the Government’s work, in the lead up to the summer recess the Committee will discuss options for the BBC's next Charter with a range of witnesses, including the BBC itself.
Possible areas for discussion
Possible areas for discussion in the first session of this series include:
- the challenges the BBC and other public service broadcasters face, particularly in relation to international streaming services and technology firms;
- the impact of these challenges on UK independent producers and how the proposed changes to the BBC Charter might affect their business models;
- the BBC’s role in supporting the UK creative economy, particularly outside London and the South East;
- whether the BBC should make greater use of third-party platforms such as YouTube to reach audiences; and
- how UK public service broadcasters can work together to meet the challenges posed by competition from global companies.