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BBC iPlayer Opens Doors to Rivals
12 Mar
Summary
- BBC's iPlayer may host content from other public service broadcasters.
- Director-general Tim Davie supports sharing content with rivals.
- Davie also reflected on impartiality and the Savile crisis.
Outgoing BBC Director-General Tim Davie has suggested that BBC's iPlayer streaming service should incorporate content from other public service broadcasters. This initiative, which has been discussed in the government's green paper consultation, could potentially feature shows from Channel 4 and ITV on the platform.
Davie also voiced his agreement with Channel 4's chairman, stating that the BBC should not own Channel 4, as diminishing the number of UK commissioners does not make sense. He believes opening up BBC Sounds to third-party UK content is also a viable option.
During his tenure, Davie identified the Jimmy Savile crisis as the most challenging period. He also highlighted that maintaining impartiality in the BBC's output has been the most difficult aspect of his role, particularly in an era of increasing polarization.
The BBC recently expressed profound regret over the broadcast of a racial slur during its coverage of the Bafta Film Awards. While Davie did not directly address this incident at the event, a lighthearted comment alluded to the possibility of editing sensitive content.
