The BBC has a different view of what constitutes impartiality to me.
The 2 people who run the BBC are both political appointments.
The Chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, is a lifelong Conservative supporter, who has previously gifted more than £400,000 to the Party. No experience of Broadcasting prior to his appointment. However, as a Merchant Banker he has previously been Rishi Sunak's boss. He has also previously been an Adviser to Boris when he was London Mayor. He has currently being investigated for his alleged involvement in securing an £880K loan to Boris while in the process of being selected for his role. However, while this is ongoing, he has no restrictions placed on his ability to judge whether others have been impartial.
The Director General of the BBC is Tim Davie. Has stood for election as a Councillor for the Conservative Party twice. Previous Deputy Chairman of his local Conservative Party.
From his Wikipedia page:-
Davie has stated "As editor in chief of the BBC I think one of our founding principles is impartiality and that’s what we are delivering on". In August 2020 Tim Davie, reflecting his personal political perspective and support for the Conservative Party, announced his intention for the BBC to "find a better balance of satirical targets rather than constantly aiming jokes at the Tories."
Sees nothing wrong in preparing a statement for Lineker to read out condemning other countries' perceived human rights abuses. Yet objects to any statement about what the UN regard as UK Human Rights breaches.
I am struggling to see how these 2 things are any different in relation to impartiality. Except that 1 is the BBC adopting a partial stance in its official capacity. Because you cannot just be impartial on stuff the DG doesn't agree with...
Why are the main European competitions called the Uefa Champions League, the Uefa Europa League, and the Uefa Conference League?
They are not Leagues. There is a Group, and then the sharp end is a knockout cup competition. Because the first replaced the European Cup, the 2nd replaced the Cup Winners/UEFA Cups.
Now there seem to me to be 2 options here:-
1. UEFA do not understand what a League is; or 2. It has always been the intention for some form of League to replace the Cup competition
Why are the main European competitions called the Uefa Champions League, the Uefa Europa League, and the Uefa Conference League?
They are not Leagues. There is a Group, and then the sharp end is a knockout cup competition. Because the first replaced the European Cup, the 2nd replaced the Cup Winners/UEFA Cups.
Now there seem to me to be 2 options here:-
1. UEFA do not understand what a League is; or 2. It has always been the intention for some form of League to replace the Cup competition
Why are the main European competitions called the Uefa Champions League, the Uefa Europa League, and the Uefa Conference League?
They are not Leagues. There is a Group, and then the sharp end is a knockout cup competition. Because the first replaced the European Cup, the 2nd replaced the Cup Winners/UEFA Cups.
Now there seem to me to be 2 options here:-
1. UEFA do not understand what a League is; or 2. It has always been the intention for some form of League to replace the Cup competition
Sat with the home fans so probably an idiot abroad. Well a Vale fan living in Mackem land. Goes to see Sunderland V Stoke in a Port Fail shirt which she hides. The Valetubbies, TankyW@nky, Tipsy, Ga Ga and Poo, says it all. CTID
Match of the Day could be taken off the BBC if rival broadcasters have their way as they attempt to secure the rights to show the programme.
The BBC currently pay a whopping £211million to the Premier League for the rights to show the highlights programme every weekend on Saturday night and a repeat on Sunday morning.
However, off the back of the recent Gary Lineker controversy that saw the presenter briefly relieved of his hosting duties only to be reinstated soon after, other broadcasters are mulling over the idea of buying the show. Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, confirmed that bidding for the rights to show the action for UK broadcasters would begin this year.
Three years have passed since there was last a bidding war between broadcasters as all organisations involved agreed to continue their respective packages during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to The Telegraph, the competition between homeland broadcasters to secure Premier League rights this year will be "fiercer than it has been for years".
ITV are one network that has been touted as a potential new home for Match of the Day, though it is unclear whether they are interested in bidding to pry it away from the BBC after so many years.
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The 2 people who run the BBC are both political appointments.
The Chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, is a lifelong Conservative supporter, who has previously gifted more than £400,000 to the Party. No experience of Broadcasting prior to his appointment. However, as a Merchant Banker he has previously been Rishi Sunak's boss. He has also previously been an Adviser to Boris when he was London Mayor. He has currently being investigated for his alleged involvement in securing an £880K loan to Boris while in the process of being selected for his role. However, while this is ongoing, he has no restrictions placed on his ability to judge whether others have been impartial.
The Director General of the BBC is Tim Davie. Has stood for election as a Councillor for the Conservative Party twice. Previous Deputy Chairman of his local Conservative Party.
From his Wikipedia page:-
Davie has stated "As editor in chief of the BBC I think one of our founding principles is impartiality and that’s what we are delivering on". In August 2020 Tim Davie, reflecting his personal political perspective and support for the Conservative Party, announced his intention for the BBC to "find a better balance of satirical targets rather than constantly aiming jokes at the Tories."
Sees nothing wrong in preparing a statement for Lineker to read out condemning other countries' perceived human rights abuses. Yet objects to any statement about what the UN regard as UK Human Rights breaches.
I am struggling to see how these 2 things are any different in relation to impartiality. Except that 1 is the BBC adopting a partial stance in its official capacity. Because you cannot just be impartial on stuff the DG doesn't agree with...
I'm watching the Liverpoo game and really struggling with the fact I need them to beat Bournemouth.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/07/gary-linekers-political-tweets-could-help-him-avoid-49m-tax-bill
No commentary for blind people.
No subtitles for deaf people.
Why are the main European competitions called the Uefa Champions League, the Uefa Europa League, and the Uefa Conference League?
They are not Leagues. There is a Group, and then the sharp end is a knockout cup competition. Because the first replaced the European Cup, the 2nd replaced the Cup Winners/UEFA Cups.
Now there seem to me to be 2 options here:-
1. UEFA do not understand what a League is; or
2. It has always been the intention for some form of League to replace the Cup competition
The BBC currently pay a whopping £211million to the Premier League for the rights to show the highlights programme every weekend on Saturday night and a repeat on Sunday morning.
However, off the back of the recent Gary Lineker controversy that saw the presenter briefly relieved of his hosting duties only to be reinstated soon after, other broadcasters are mulling over the idea of buying the show. Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, confirmed that bidding for the rights to show the action for UK broadcasters would begin this year.
Three years have passed since there was last a bidding war between broadcasters as all organisations involved agreed to continue their respective packages during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to The Telegraph, the competition between homeland broadcasters to secure Premier League rights this year will be "fiercer than it has been for years".
ITV are one network that has been touted as a potential new home for Match of the Day, though it is unclear whether they are interested in bidding to pry it away from the BBC after so many years.
Vieira got the tin tack.
Who wants to predict the next Palace Manager?