The BBC is to investigate potential “groupthink” in its storylines during a review of how it portrays ethnic minorities and class. The Telegraph has the story.
The corporation has appointed two media experts to probe how accurately and authentically the broadcaster portrays different groups and communities across the U.K.
Anne Morrison, the former Bafta chairman, and Chris Banatvala, an independent media consultant, are to lead the review, which is to begin “in the coming days”, the BBC said.
It will cover television, radio and online content, as well as output from the Nations and English regions. The assessment is expected to consider whether “storylines represent a sufficiently broad and authentic range of perspectives or if there is evidence of groupthink”, the corporation said.
It will also attempt “where any imbalances in portrayal and representation are identified, to determine what causes them and how they might be addressed”.
The BBC has faced fierce backlash over impartiality issues, most notably after presenter Gary Lineker tweeted fierce criticism of the Government’s Rwanda policy. It has also come under fire for its reporting of the war in Gaza.
As part of the midterm review of the BBC’s charter, the board was ordered to tackle the corporation’s “groupthink” and ensure that its coverage represents all political views. …
The review will also examine results from the 2021/22 census, to establish how the portrayal and representation of the U.K. “reflects current reality in terms of the make-up of communities around the country and what the major changes have been over time”.
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