1) What is the BBC's mission statement?
It is to inform educate and entertain
2) How is the BBC funded?
The BBC is funded by the government who receives the TV license fee from the public
3) What must the BBC do to meet its public service broadcasting responsibilities? (Look at the five bullet points in the notes above).
To provide information
To support learning of all ages
To produce creative output
To have diverse content
To reflect the united kingdoms culture and values to the world
4) Who is the regulator for TV and Radio in the UK? You can find details on this in the notes above.
The regulator is Ofcom
5) How is TV and Radio regulated by Ofcom?
Ofcom looks over all TV and Radio channels to insure they are safe and not offensive to the public, they also use what is called a 9pm watershed, this is when the safety feature is turned off as children often go to bed at 9pm
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.
Doctor who and His Dark Materials help the BBC reach the inform educate entertain remit. Doctor who informs the public that things aren't what they seem, They also educate the public that they need to learn to expect the unexpected, finally they provide entertainment by creating a futuristic style sci-fi (science fiction) while His Dark Materials inform the public that not all young people are the same, while they educate the public that adults can also be rebels while still being seen as mature and informed , finally they provide entertainment by allowing the public to enjoy the fantasy aspect of the show.
Grade 8/9 extension questions
Read this Wired feature on how the BBC is adapting to take on Netflix. What does the article suggest the BBC needs to do to remain relevant in a streaming TV age?
This article suggests that the BBC needs to reinvent if they want to stay relevant in todays TV streaming
How does His Dark Materials help the BBC to take on the big streaming rivals like Netflix and Amazon?
Do you think the TV License is good value for money? Why?
I believe the TV license is a good value for money this is because they allow the public to stream from multiple different channels and broadcasters on the same contract without having to pay any extra fees, whereas if your paying for sites like Netflix and amazon prime video they are not included in a license and you have to pay separate fees monthly or yearly depending on your contract.
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