The BBC’s Bias Against Trump Marks a New Phase
Broadcasting veteran Colin Brazier argues that the BBC will use every possible tactic to prevent Reform from gaining influence. Those who consider themselves reasonable often find it hard to support calls for abolishing the BBC licence fee, despite the organization’s repeated errors.
National Treasures and Declining Trust
Critics acknowledge the BBC produces cultural staples like The Last Night of the Proms, Test Match Special, natural history shows, and Teletubbies. Yet even these revered programs are losing their luster for many viewers. The controversy around Gary Lineker’s tweets has transformed the BBC’s output into what Brazier describes as “one long sixth-form sociology lecture.” The once high standard of BBC productions, once a benchmark for commercial rivals, has deteriorated into agitprop content.
Problematic Casting and Content Choices
One example of the BBC’s problematic approach is casting an actress resembling Shamima Begum to portray Cardinal Wolsey’s daughter—a decision that underscores the shift away from thoughtful historical representation toward provocative, questionable choices.
BBC News and the Fall of Impartiality
The BBC’s news division was once lauded as a global leader in impartial reporting, a “world antidote to fake news” supported by its own fact-checking unit, BBC Verify. However, Brazier highlights how those claims now seem hollow amid increasing accusations of bias and diminished credibility.
“Output, which used to act as a benchmark for commercial rivals, has been downgraded to agitprop pulp.”
“BBC News, we were told, was a world leader in impartial, unbiased reportage and analysis.”
Author's summary: Colin Brazier contends the BBC’s decline in impartiality and quality signals a broader cultural and political battle ahead as Reform challenges its influence.