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We've been asked by the BBC Trust to find out what Mumsnetters would like to see from the BBC in future.

The BBC Trust says "Over the next eighteen months, really important decisions are being made about the future of the BBC. The Government is reviewing the BBC’s Royal Charter, the foundation on which the BBC is built. This happens once in a decade, so it’s a rare chance for you, who pay for the BBC, to have your say on its future."

Please let us know your answers to the questions below:

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Please also feel free to add any other comments you have. If you’d like to share more of your views on the future of the BBC you can complete the BBC Trust’s short survey: www.bbc.co.uk/tomorrowsbbc

Everyone who posts on the thread will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 Love2Shop voucher*

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

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1-I think that the BBC is brilliant, especially Radio 4 and news in general.

2-I think that the BBC should provide MORE services, given the price of the licence fee.

3-Documentaries (not animal or cooking ones).

4-Strictly Come Dancing, Eastenders, The Apprentice. They're very 'tired' & have ran their course now. It's like 'Groundhog Day' watching them.

5-In the most part I think that they do provide high quality programmes.

5-It's very distinctive but could be 'fresher'. As I mentioned before there is some 'dead wood' that needs getting rid of.

I like the BBC. Cbeebies is streets ahead of any other children's channel imo and I'm snobby enough to want dc to hear UK accents and not watch adverts. I listen to Radio 2 all day if I get the chance.

Great British Menu is a favourite in this house, as is Bake Off. It's also the only channel I can bear to watch before 9am.

I'm not sure the drama is as good as it could be - if I lived alone I would watch New Tricks, Death in Paradise, Musketeers etc but DH won't even consider them. He let me watch Sherlock when the competition is Game of Thrones and Walking Dead the BBC offerings look a bit second rate.

BBC4 has some really terrible stuff, the Snog Marry Avoid type programmes.

Overall I think you can tell a BBC programme, it is distinctive. Some of it is fresh, some is more the old peoples home of tv

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I think it's ok for what it is.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think the services it provides currently are just about right.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Documentaries and more childrens tv.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

The Voice, Strictly and soaps like Eastenders need to go. There are too many antique programmes and I don't think there needs to be so many radio channels.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Some of it is, documentaries with David Attenborough - yes. The Bake off - yes some of the programmes on CBeebies - yes
Endless Bargain Hunts and programmes like don't get done get Dom are not.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

It is distinctive and I am pleased we have it but with crappy soaps like Doctors and Eastenders and cringeworthy shows like Strictly and the Voice it is not fresh.

I love love love CBeebies, you cannot get rid of that. Especially shows like Hey Duggee, more of them please!

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I like the BBC.
- Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think the amount of services we have available for the licence fee, the price about right, but there should be an option to choose whether to pay the licence fee and have access to BBC services or not.
- What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
British Dramas and comedy talkshows- like Graham Norton.
- What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Repeats
- Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Yes. I like the range of coverage from the BBC- from CBeebies to Radio 1 and high quality programmes on BBC1 and BBC2.
- Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Yes. I think the BBC is up to date in terms of what other broadcasters are providing, such as catch up tv. The BBC also offers children's TV and a radio stations which I think set them apart from other broadcasters.

Think it should be a subscription based service and that you can choose if you want to have it or not. Some programmes worth watching, but a lot is rubbish

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I like it - it's my favourite channel.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

More on iplayer and catchup.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

More serious drama series.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Celebrities!

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Dramas, documentaries, series, news coverage.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Distinctive, in that it is heads above the other stations in content & presentation.

Overall what do I think of the BBC?
Great. I watch lots, especially new comedy and the radio stations.

Do you think the bbc should provide more or less services?
About the same. I like the variation and don't think it's too watered down yet.

Does the Bbc provide good quality?
Yes, most of the time. Some of the consumer programmes (like the one with Gloria Honeyford and other ladies) are really scraping the barrel but the sport and other stuff like comedy and radio are great.

What would I like the bbc to do more of?
More comedy. Loved Black Books, Gavin & Stacy, QI, HIGNFY etc, would love more.

What would I like to see less of?
Fewer gameshows in the daytime. You can't beat Pointless so don't try!

Do I think the bbc is distinctive and fresh?

Yes. Even stuff like motd seems fresh (apart from Everton always being last). The bbc news is also trustworthy.

I have no problem with continuing to pay for the bbc. I get a good service and would like this to continue.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I think the BBC is okay - it certainly still has a place and many of the shows have an almost cult-following.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think the services offered are just right, but I would prefer to have the licence fee scrapped and adverts introduced instead.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Quality programming. New and innovative shows.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

I would like it if they stopped using the same presenters all the time. Why not give fresh talent a chance instead of rolling out the same people constantly. Less repeats at Christmas too!

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes and no. Some of the documentaries etc are very high quality, but some of the programmes are just trying too hard (some of the comedy and reality shows on BBC3 for example).

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Not particularly. Some of the content is quite old fashioned and many of the celebrity presenters have been there for decades, which is off-putting and a sign that they are not moving with the times.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

we like the bbc as it does some great shows and documentaries

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

i feel that there is maybe too many radio shows and could be cut but iplayer and online plus tv should be spent on

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

newer shows that are not reality based and drama based i would love to see more crime/mystery books bought to life in drama

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Reality shows and eastenders (boring)

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

yes it does provide high quality but i do feel that maybe the salaries are way over the top and need to be bought back down to normal levels as the public are getting resentful at paying the licence fee just to pay for some jumped up so called stars

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

it is not fresh no there seems to be lots of shows copied from other channels and we then end up with a glut of the same type of shows and there needs to be a wider range of ages in the presenters

Overall, what do you think of the BBC? Pretty good, not as dynamic as Sky but good old reliable "Auntie" BBC News is the best online news website by far.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? More would be good but not if that means a reduction in quality.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? Sport, BBC sport coverage is excellent but there's not very much of it!

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of? Nothing that springs to mind.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? Yes, it is high quality.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not? It's distinctive but not fresh. But that's a good thing - the BBC does what it does, no need for too much change.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I generally like the programmes that the BBC make but I don't necessarily like the BBC as a company.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I don't agree with the licence fee. I think the BBc can make its money through advertising and other business commitments. A nominal licence of say ??40 a year would be ok I guess.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
Lovely, romantic dramas like Lady Chatterley's Lover, thrillers, horror dramas, and more interesting stuff for older children and to have a better selection of film on iplayer (although there is usually a good one I can find).

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Football and match of the day.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Generally I think the quality of BBC programmes is good. they have a good mix of stuff for everybody of all ages and make the most of the UK seasons for inspiring different genres. I don't particularly like ITV and the BBC is a cut above ITV for sure.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not
Sometimes but I think it kind of does its thing. I think if it became too different, I might be put off. I like the fact that it's dependable and you know what to watch when you want to watch it. Strictly goes on for way too long in my opinion though....that format needs jazzing up a bit!!

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

i like it i think it is good a new and classic programmes

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

less on line - there are enough complanies out there doing that stick to what you are good at auntie

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

good dramas

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

the daytime programme is detritus - i never watch after 09.15

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

yes

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

i think it can be but doesnt always get it right.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I think it is great. It is the main media I use, TV, Radio, I Player website.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think they have got it right, although I will be sad to see BBC3 go, some of the new comedy on there has been great.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Great Drama. Sport.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

I don't watch a lot of the daytime TV which isn't great, but it has an audience.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, very.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, there are things that start on the BBC which you would not get elsewhere.

Overall, I think the BBC is excellent.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? More documentaries, more investigative journalism. Always more period drama.
• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?Some the Radio 4 comedy drama is cringe-making .
• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? Yes, except it seems to have become quite celebrity orientated.
• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

I don't know if the BBC is supposed to be distinctive and fresh in general terms. It does some things exceptionally well and should protect the integrity it has instead of competing with SKY.

I think the BBC is great. I would like them to do more quality and less distinctiveness though.
Starting with weekend radio...its not fresh or quality

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
It's Okay if you like sports programmes or East Enders!

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
More really it it quite poor for the price of licence!

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
Good quality Drama programmes, Thrilling films & Documenteries!

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Sport coverage, East Enders (which I find quite depressing) and repeated programmes/films!

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
No because they are repeating too many films especially at Christmas time as well as programmes!

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

No certainly not it's quite boring with it's repeats and lets face it, there are now a lot of other channels that people can watch which offer a much better viewing strategy!

Overall, I think the BBC are ok, admittedly I don't watch much BBC only really Cbeebies and Strictly come dancing, other channels appeal to me more.

I only use bbc on the tv so I have no opionion on further services

I would like to see more sci fi and fantasy and less soaps and masterchef that seems to be on constantly!

No I don't think bbc is distinctive and fresh, its a normal channel thats been round since dawn of tv, I would say its predictable

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think they offer alot all ever - I would be concerned that quality would suffer if they spread themselves too thin

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

More documentaries, educational stuff - good quality drama

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

'Entertainment' celebrity stuff. Light entertainment.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, most usually.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, usually involved in up to the minute stuff.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

Expensive, Extravagant and dated

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

More - better produced content

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Original drama

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Waste money on superfluous presenters and gimmicks

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

No - Easily outrated by the other, 'free' channels in most genres

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

No - Has become stale, outdated and crushed by its attempts to be politically correct

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I love the BBC, and I'm very proud of it's international reputation, I think it is well deserved.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think the balance of services is probably right. I admit a lot of the technical advances always seemed unecessary but I think it is because the Beeb is a market leader, something like iPlayer seemed wasteful at the time, now it is to be expected of a decent broadcaster.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Radio. I understood the Radio 1 revamp a year (two years?) ago trying to get back to the youth demographic, but you did unsettle SO many listeners in my age group who just had no where to go but crappy commercial radio. Every single time I have switched on Radio 2 I have felt annoyed, the music has never once appealed. Why on earth can't there be a radio station for an average, relatively standard music listener aged around 25-40? Radio 1 was too young, Radio 3 is weird. I feel like Goldilocks desperately turning the channels. I am completely perplexed why it was made abundantly clear that I was too old for Radio 1 without giving me somewhere else to go.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

The Voice, it's just horse shit. And other shows of a similar ilk which are just hideously expensive and not really adding any new dimension to television, just repeating old tired clich??s.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, lots of shows to be proud of, fairly unbiased News reporting, a good reputation as said earlier and lots of content is being widely talked about - Doctor Who, Sherlock etc.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, see above

Oh, and on behalf of my son - what we would like to see more of is more Dinosaur shows, I have noticed it's getting very popular again with the younger generation.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
It's OK; it's one of the TV channels that I watch.
Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
There shouldn't be a licence fee. End of.
What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
They do fantastic nature programmes so I'd say more of them.
What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Repeats.
Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
On the whole yes. Increase on the lack of live sports is a worry though.
Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
No, not at all. It is somewhat dated and very stuffy on the whole.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I think it needs improvement in some areas - needs a wider representation of BME presenters and content.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think it should provide much more, for instance should be able to access BBC iPlayer abroad (perhaps with some limitations).

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
I think it should provide more of the original documentaries that can be found on BBC3.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Far too many repeats of popular television shows!!! Also less bias when broadcasting re current affairs

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I do think it is high quality as shows tend to be well researched.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I think there is an effort for it to be, e.g. BBC3. However if they choose to go ahead with turning BBC3 in to an online channel only then I think it would greatly reduce any advancement gained in this area.

NB: Please don't turn BBC3 in to an online only channel, I think it would be a huge dis-service to the 18-30 demographic.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC? - I think it needs to be more cutting edge and the radio side needs to improve massively to include actual djs
• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? - I would focus on providing better quality rather then more in quantity as at present I don't feel like I am getting value for money
• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? - get more charismatic presenters like Gary Linekar
• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of? - less talentless djs like nick grimshaw
• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? - no, I don't think it is innovative enough and it needs to adapt to the times like other channels have done
• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not? I think the 'in new music we trust' element is great and it has found great singers and bands.