Is the BBC impartial? John Humphrys settles the question

The transcript discusses the notion of BBC's impartiality, highlighting that the BBC is not monolithic and has diverse views. The speaker shares personal experiences of being accused of bias by different political parties, illustrating the challenges of maintaining impartiality. Despite criticisms, the speaker emphasizes the BBC's crucial role in society as a civilizing institution, hoping for its continued existence.

What is the speaker's main argument about the BBC's partiality?

• The BBC is biased towards one political party.

• The BBC contains diverse viewpoints.

• The BBC is a monolithic entity.

• The BBC is completely impartial.

How does the speaker describe their experience with accusations of bias?

• They have never been accused of bias.

• They have been accused by all political parties.

• They have only been accused by the Labour Party.

• They have only been accused by the Conservative Party.

According to the speaker, what is a crude way of measuring impartiality?

• Being praised by all political parties.

• Being attacked by all political parties.

• Having no accusations of bias.

• Supporting only one political party.

What does the speaker hope for regarding the BBC?

• That it ceases to exist.

• That it continues to be a civilizing institution.

• That it only supports one political party.

• That it becomes more biased.

What does the speaker believe about the BBC's role in the country?

• It is not important.

• It is a divisive institution.

• It should be privatized.

• It is crucial for the country's civilization.