Build a ‘seed bank’ of stories
Novelist Marina Warner would like to see the creation of a BBC Seed Bank of Stories which would archive existing performances of classical culture, folklore and legend, while simultaneously commissioning new work.
Expand the possible
Writer and academic Nick Srnicek says the BBC should be committed - through a revision to its charter - to expanding the parameters of the possible rather than constricting them.
Cover off the beaten track issues
Journalist Joana Ramiro thinks BBC News should spend more time talking to everyday people and less time focusing on goings-on at the Houses of Parliament.
Revitalise the foreign language services
Foreign policy analyst Constanze Stelzenmüller would like to see more investment in foreign language services.
Make a Schools iPlayer
Film critic Mark Cousins thinks that the BBC should create an iPlayer specifically for schools "which dovetails completely with the British education system".
Extend the range of views and voices you present on air
Professor James Curran says the BBC should extend the range of views and voices it presents in news, current affairs and drama.
Adapt to the shock of the network
Strategist and author Michael Bayler says the mission of the BBC, in a changing media environment characterised as much by context as content, must transcend outdated ideas of public service broadcasting.
Expose lies and undeclared interests
Philosopher Raymond Tallis wants the corporation to go beyond a narrow idea of balance and fearlessly present objective truths to its audience.
Hold a public debate on bias and influence
Research Fellow Andy Pennington believes the BBC should hold a public discussion about the (internal and external) sources of bias and influences on its broadcasting
Introduce democracy and an elected Director-General
Professor Jeremy Gilbert would like to see a democratic BBC with a directly elected Director-General