[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Why does there have to be a public broadcasting company?

I've nothing against the idea in principle, but I am sure we could cope without! And I am happy for the Beeb to be that provider, if we have to have one, provided it can get its finances sorted out. At the moment, they have a grotesque advantage over the commercial stations.

Obvs so that it cannot be "bought" and thus skewed by its owners. A civilised country needs this.