Bbc Bias

[sp1814]

If the BBC is so biased, why do so many rank it as the first source of news they trust the most?

In a recent Ipsos poll, it gets the highest ranking for accuracy (57 per cent) and for impartiality (50 per cent).

https://www.indy100.com/article/bbc-sleeping-in-newsroom-the-sun-front-page-sass-trust-newsnight-simon-mccoy-8058501

[1ozzy]

Because it's biased towards their way of thinking?

Heaven forbid, a media outlet that promotes their point of view, what next?

[Old_Geezer]

Perhaps they believe they can see through any bias, prrceived or actual, and trust the national news company to be accurate with facts, if not with the way they're given. You grew up with the BBC on the telly, so unsurprising you turn to it for information.

[Old_Geezer]

Perceived !!!!!

[sp1814]

1ozzy

How can it be biased towards 'their way of thinking'? It would have to be biased towards the way of thinking of those who answered the Ipsos survey. As all those surveyed would have varying political and social outlooks, it would have to be biased to the left, the right and the centre...meaning that it's not biased at all!

[Old_Geezer]

Alternatively maybe the majority are not alert enough to spot bias and are simply influenced by what they read, blissfully unaware. So they return regularly to the news site that they are familiar with ?

[mikey4444]

I don't believe that the BBC is biased at all.

People who do think that, are almost all right-wingers, as they expect all media groups to be critical of left wingers but never of them.

The BBC, like most news organisations, question and criticise the Government of the time....that is their job.

[naomi24]

That Ipsos poll suggests that 50% of people think the BBC is impartial, which means that 50% think it’s biased – and I would agree with them. We’re pre-conditioned with the notion that the BBC is reliable and fair – good old Auntie Beeb, upright and true, the bastion of Britishness, and all that. It’s not until something socks us in the eye that we actually pause to think, as I did a few years ago during a General Election report from the BBC’s then political editor, Nick Robinson. The BBC is biased.

That said, with all the ‘extras’ it provides it’s an incredible service. Second to none in the world. I just don't trust it's political reporting too much.

[Togo]

I have not trusted the BBC spin since they saw fit to begin "making" the news instead of just reporting it. Keep an eye out for how many "stories" begin with a BBC source.

[mikey4444]

Togo...what you are describing is how the BBC is the first to report some news items.....they are quick off the mark, but they are not making things up !

[Togo]

No Mikey. I am describing the alarming growth in "stories" that are generated by the BBC spin doctors. They are only ever "first off the mark" when the story is of their own making. Why do you think that they need to be competitive when it comes to "news"? Surely they have no competition, not being allowed to fend for themselves on a level playing field and all that.

[mikey4444]

"Surely they have no competition"

Really ?

Where do you get that from ?

[Togo]

Who do they compete with Mikey?

[naomi24]

Mikey, there are a few stories here that have proven to be, to put it politely, questionable.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_controversies

[mikey4444]

Every other News media organisation in Britain today Togo....SKY News, ITV News, etc, etc.

If you are talking about their non-news output, then I will agree.......nobody else comes even close to the sheer breadth of their programming, on TV and especially on Radio.

Other Radio stations could try take on Radio 3 and Radio 4, but none seems to want to. I wonder why ?

[Togo]

How can they be in "competition" with news agencies that are responsible for generating their own revenue to enable them to operate? I would say the only competition they have comes from other such similar "news" outlets. Zimbabwe State News and the like. Of course it may be the British public themselves who are responsible for the BBC modus operandi. Furnishing them with huge "handouts" is surely tantamount to keeping them locked on benefits. We should allow them to demonstrate their skill and work ethic in the free market, giving them the opportunity to flourish as they deserve.

[mikey4444]

"Zimbabwe State News "

Togo....you are so funny !

[ludwig]

As I keep saying, right wingers think it's biased to the left and left wingers think it's biased to the right. As I don't really count myself as either, I think the BBC does pretty well.

Ultimately, as long as it's a human being doing the reporting (in any organisation), you're going to get their subjective view, however impartial they might set out to be.

It doesn't take genius to work out that the best policy is to look at a variety of views on a subject, and not take anything from a single source at face value.

[Spicerack]

It's certainly the most trusted media outlet that can imprison you if you don't pay for it.

[New Judge]

It matters not a jot to the BBC whether 1 person or 50m people watch their output. They still get their £3bn each year (secured under threat of criminal prosecution).

I still do not know what the dozens of people sitting in the cavern behind the TV newsreaders do. They do little between 8am and 10pm because, bar an truly exceptional event occurring, the news at eight in the morning is the same as at 10pm.

[Bigbad]

I watch BBC news because it’s convenient. On all day, so there when I want t it.
ITV is only on at fixed times, and I always found Sky to be rather amateur, (although it’s been a long time since I’ve watched it) and with too many adverts and trailers.

I’ve often thought the BBC are biased in their reporting, but even worse, some of their reports can be too soppy and sentimental.
They should be reporting facts, not feelings.

Can’t stand Simon McCoy. He’d be better suited to some local news channel because he always wants to try and be amusing, and make humorous comments to other presenters/reporters/weather people, which I find unprofessional.