BBC Research Task

We need to understand a little about the background to the BBC, including how it is funded, how it is regulated and how it is publically owned. 

You will need to research the BBC and answer the following questions.  Use the suggested links to help you with your research.

Resources to help you with your research: http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/whoweare http://www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc http://www.ofcom.org.uk

Questions:

1.      How old is the BBC?

2.      Who is Lord Reith and what connection does he have with the BBC?

3.      When did it start broadcasting Radio 1?

4.      What are the BBC’s five Public Purposes, as set out in the Royal Charter?

5.      What is the BBC’s Mission?

6.      What is the BBC’s Vision?

7.      What are the BBC’s Values?

8.      What does the licence fee cover? 

9.      How is the BBC regulated?  How long as this body regulated the BBC and who regulated it before?