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Bias and the BBC

9 May 2016
Institute of Economic Affairs > Films > Film > Current Issues
To learn more about bias and the BBC, read our report: In Focus: The case for privatising the BBC.

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In our first of two videos on the BBC, the IEA’s Head of Public Policy Ryan Bourne highlights a number of case studies, which suggest the BBC exhibits relative biases in a number of areas.

Though all media outlets are likely to have biases, the BBC’s is likely to be more problematic and change public opinion, given its trusted reputation, the inability for customers to withdraw payment and the fact it provides 75% of all televised news.
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