End patronage and forget profit
Writer Harry Leslie Smith asks for the BBC to aim at true impartiality and not be subject to political interference.
Make programmes no-one else will
Musician Brian Eno would like to see new programming on the BBC which situates the big issues of the day within global and historical contexts.
Be the world’s broadcasting station
As a true public service in the age of globalisation Bill Emmott believes the BBC should aspire to be the world’s broadcaster,
Ban politicians who evade questions from the news
Writer Lewis Parker would like to see the corporation penalise guests on political shows who refuse to answer questions.
Open flagship news programmes to more guest editors
Media academic Justin Schlosberg says the BBC should establish an online voting platform to allow guest editors to be nominated and chosen by the public.
Go beyond the pale, male, and stale
Writer and novelist Sunny Singh wants the BBC to be less tokenistic in its understanding of 'diversity', and make actual changes to the make-up of the organisation.
No more adaptations!
Editor and author Joanna Biggs says the BBC can start to be more innovative by moving away from literary adaptations.
Redefine public service broadcasting
Documentary producer Anne Lapping says the BBC should lead a public discussion about the meaning, and significance, of public service broadcasting in the current media environment.
Use BBC Four as a platform for visual artists
Writer Juliet Jacques says BBC Four should become a platform for new film and video by artists from Britain and overseas.
Let the licence fee fund independent media
Journalist Josh Kitto says the BBC should be paid through general taxation, with the licence fee instead becoming a voucher through which to fund independent media.