The BBC appears to realize that it has serious problem with its left—wing bias. Regrettably, the Beeb is not publicly acknowledging the problem, and is keeping secret its internal response. Even more regrettably, the action it is taking to remediate the problem is likely to be completely ineffectual.

As reported by the Sunday Times (UK) today, the BBC is secretly sending all their news journalists on courses to learn 'impartiality'.

Those who have attended say that the aim is to encourage reporters and producers to think outside the 'left—leaning liberal' mentality with which many associate the corporation and to make sure a broader range of views is reflected.

This of course, begs the question as to whether left wing journalists can actually be taught how to be more fair and balanced. Perhaps a far better and more effective method for bringing balance to the Biased Broadcasting Corporation, would be to purge many of its left wing staff. and introduce more executives and reporters with a right—of—centre mentality. Needless to say, their union would kick up a fuss, and since unions are left wing entities — it would most probably be an impossible task to achieve. 

On the other hand, these seminars appear not to be taken too seriously by those attending them, just as so—called "diversity" training seminars are cynically dismissed by those forced to attend them.:

Staffers doubt that the seminars will have any effect. One who has recently been on the course said: 'I seriously doubt it will change anyone's behaviour. Most of the staff treated the whole exercise quite cynically.

If the Biased Broadcasting Corporation is so cynical about 'impartiality,' then these seminars are a further waste of British taxpayers' money. One must conclude that the BBC is only acting in response to pressure, and has no real inclination to rid itself of its prejudice against the right, Israel and America. Looks like business as usual folks.

Posted by Michael  04 18 04