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Title: War Against the BBC: How an Unprecedented Combination of Hostile Forces Is Destroying Britain’s Greatest Cultural Institution . . . And Why
Author: BARWISE PATRICK
Format: PAPERBACK
Imprint: PENGUIN
Price: $23.00
Publishing status: Active
The BBC is a central part of British life, of our shared culture and our international standing. It is the British public’s most important and trusted news provider in a world of large-scale disinformation; a hugely popular, low-cost source of universally available information, education and entertainment – watched and listened to by most people for at least a couple of hours every day, despite stiff competition; and the crown jewel of the UK’s global reputation. But it is in peril as never before in its long history.
The BBC faces ever-increasing competition, threats from new technology and consumption trends, relentless attacks from a range of hostile players who are motivated by their own political and economic aims, and deep funding cuts. These pressures may even destroy it within a generation. We must not end up realising its value only when it’s gone.
If it is destroyed it will be almost impossible to rebuild it. This book is a stunning and incendiary wake-up call to halt the destruction of one of our greatest assets, built up over almost a century, before it’s too late.
ISBN: 9780141989402
Pages: 160