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Public Service Broadcasting
Also Known As Public Broadcasting
Broadcasting
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The doctrine that broadcasting should serve the public as citizens rather than only as consumers: universally available, independent of both government and advertisers, charged to inform, educate and entertain. Articulated at the BBC under John Reith in the 1920s, it became the founding model of broadcasting across much of the world.
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Concept Domain Formulated YearThe Reithian formulation dates from the BBC's founding years, 1922 to 1927. Cross-Tradition Connections
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The doctrine was articulated for radio and extends to television; its birthplace medium is recorded here.
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1. BBC Official Site
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Wikimedia FoundationPublic broadcasting, Definition sectionQuote, Public broadcasting, Definition section
Public broadcasting (or public service broadcasting) is radio, television, and other electronic media whose primary mission is public service.
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