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The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills
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The BBC: the mouthpiece of the Establishment? The BBC is one of the most important institutions in Britain; it is also one of the most misunderstood. Despite its claim to be independent and impartial, and the constant accusations of a liberal bias, the BBC has always sided with the elite. As Tom Mills demonstrates, we are only getting the news that the Establishment wants aired in public. Throughout its existence, the BBC has been in thrall to those in power. This was true in 1926 when it stood against the workers during the General Strike, and since then the Corporation has continued to mute the voices of those who oppose the status quo: miners in 1984; anti-war protesters in 2003; those who offer alternatives to austerity economics since 2008. From the outset much of its activity has been scrutinised by the secret services at the invitation of those in charge. Since the 1990s the BBC has been integrated into the market, while its independence from government and big business has been steadily eroded. The BBC is an important and timely examination of a crucial public institution that is constantly under threat.
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The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills
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rockpools
The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills
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Did my head in. I disliked & appreciated it in equal measure, but can't give it a so-so because it made me Think. It hurt.

Starts from premise that BBC is not impartial, and ways this is true. Rather than left/right bias, non-Establishment views get sidelined, whether protesters for parliament, or workers for corporations/consumers.

Ultimately a pick because I will try to seek out other news sources/voices, so important right now.

rockpools Writing style/readability 👎tho. #nonfictionchallenge17 (edited) 7y
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The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills

"Elite disquiet" and "official dissent"

Mills puts the case that the Beeb focuses on the government position and opposition from officials/politicians, over public protest, popular opinion or independent sources.

So non-establishment sources and opinions get far less coverage.

Sticking with this one a bit longer, as he is saying some interesting things, but there's a heck of a lot of detail that I'll never absorb. #nonfictionchallenge17

Weaponxgirl That's a interesting point but I'm gonna come clean and say I love the bbc. I appreciate the news as it doesn't give any analysis of you should think this way in either direction. What seems to be the authors take as a whole? I also want to mention how iplayer recently put up a old series called nazis, a warning from history. It felt like a small act of dissent on their part. I'm really intrigued now 7y
rockpools @Weaponxgirl I also love the BBC, but I probably shouldn't rely on any one news source so much. The author's take is that we think of it as independent public service broadcasting, & he's saying it's actually linked to govt/state in terms of main views & people. It's a pretty dry read & some is just unsurprising (Oxbridge bias) but feel I should be more aware right now. Thought it might be bbc-bashing, but it's more subtle details. Hard work tho! 7y
Weaponxgirl @RachelO thanks for that, I feel like I may have to read it as I have many other questions. For example taking the bbc as a whole. When you take in to account programs like panorama, I don't necessarily agree that it's only the view of the gov/state. Also with its radio stations ect. I'm really interested as to if he offers up what could be better. I have a lot of thoughts and questions, so will just have to read 😉 7y
rockpools @Weaponxgirl Probably best - I suspect I'm missing a lot! Be interested to get your take if/when you do read it, tho 🙂 7y
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rockpools
The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills

One more chapter and I consider bailing. It reads like a rewritten phd (possibly because...) so I'm having a hard time with it - I've read short pieces by Mills which were more engaging.

Also, BBC decision-makers are largely Oxbridge and private-school educated and male. So there's news.

I admit I'm being unreasonable, but I don't need to wade through this if that's it.

I wanted this book to make me cross. But not for these reasons. #grouchy

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rockpools
The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills
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For my next #nonfictionchallenge17 book, I'm going to read The BBC: myth of a public service. This is a book I don't want to read. If it was a read harder category, it would be a book 'that makes you feel uncomfortable before you begin' or 'that you hope to disagree with'. I'm interested to hear the issues spelled out, and in reality I expect to come away from it making a conscious effort to get my news from more diverse sources.

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rockpools
The BBC: Myth of a Public Service | Tom Mills
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#lastbookyoustacked #seasonsreadings2016

So here's the top of my stacked list. If I stack around 3 books a day, and read around 4 books a month.... 🤔 😳 #maths

Reviewsbylola There's never enough time. 😭 7y
Gulfsidemusing I'm reading/listening to LaRose now... so good! 7y
rockpools @Reviewsbylola So true! 7y
rockpools @Lakesidemusing I've been meaning to read her books for years, and somehow always put it off 7y
Gulfsidemusing Same here! I've read many of her short stories, but this is my first novel. So far, it packs an emotional punch and the writing is excellent. 7y
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