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BBC Quotes

Views on a broadcaster meant to mirror the nation.

These quotes weigh in on the BBC's role, from calling it a mouthpiece for the establishment to insisting it should reflect the country it serves. For more media commentary, see Arts quotes.

It's an absolute disgrace that there isn't a books programme on the BBC.

Quotes by Mariella Frostrup

I would die in a ditch for the impartiality of the BBC.

Quotes by Laura Kuenssberg

The BBC should mirror the country.

Quotes by Laura Kuenssberg

The establishment is a dirty, dangerous beast, and the BBC is a mouthpiece for that.

Quotes by Ken Stott

Absolute Quotes

I deplore the loss of arts on BBC One and Two.

Quotes by Jonathan Dimbleby

The BBC don't pay what they pay in America or on ITV.

Quotes by Craig Revel Horwood

When I was under house arrest, it was the BBC that spoke to me - I listened.

Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these BBC quotes discuss?
They cover criticism and praise of the BBC's role, including its arts coverage and its relationship with the broader establishment.
Is the collection mostly critical of the BBC?
Several quotes are, including one calling it a mouthpiece for the establishment and another lamenting a lost books programme.
Does anyone describe what the BBC should be doing?
Yes, one quote states plainly that the BBC should mirror the country it serves.
Is there a quote about specific channels?
One quote mourns the loss of arts programming specifically on BBC One and Two.
What other collections touch on media and culture?
Browse Arts quotes for more on creative programming and its place in public life.

One quote laments the disappearance of a books programme from the schedule, while another mourns lost arts coverage on its main channels. Browse Absolute and America quotes for related takes on institutions and culture.