a public service free from commercial pressures, financed through a directly paid licence fee, offering education and entertainment for the masses, political impartiality and unbiased information contributed
1936 - the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) started a television service before the only radio broadcaster since 1922), 1954 Independent Television (ITV) was introduced
too powerful and influential • accused of bias, distorted journalism, invasion of privacy, manipulating events, irresponsibility and of actively trying to shape public opinion by setting particular agendas
• a close (unhealthy) bond between public authorities and the media
