[ianch99]

I think the attacks on the BBC illustrate a kind of British Disease. We attack and neglect things that are truly wonderful and add value to our culture and communities, yet when they are gone, we will be the first to moan about the lack of the things we used to have. The BBC is certainly one of these. It is a unique British institution that we should value and support. When it is gone, you just have another 100 channels with nothing on.

I'll also add the following to this list:

- the corner shop & newsagents
- high street shops e.g. bakers, fruit/vegetable shops, department stores, hardware stores, etc.
- sub post offices