A group of leading UK legislators – including a senior Church of England bishop – have called for the BBC to “remain at the heart of British broadcasting, bringing the nation together, serving all sectors of UK society, and delivering a world-leading service that is respected across the globe.”
But, as the Corporation looks ahead to tough discussions with the government about its future funding, the lawmakers want the BBC “to do more to maintain the legitimacy of public funding by doing a better job of representing the full range of perspectives and communities that make up our diverse society.”
They also call for wide public consultation about the BBC’s future funding.
The report by the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee examines options for funding the BBC, which celebrates its centenary this…
