Receptional_Andy - 2:11 pm on Mar 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

>>Some mixed feeling here

Me too - your example is definitely on the borderline of what the bbc should or shouldn't be allowed to do.

>>who says they are allowed to make up there own guidelines

Just thinking of the practicalities, it's not feasible for us (the license payers) to make the regulations. For one thing we don't have the specialised knowledge of either the bbc or broadcasting etc, for another the time involved would make this near impossible without large volunteer groups.

I think it's a case of voting with your feet - if you don't like what they're doing, don't pay the fee. I know it isn't a simple as that (especially considering cases where people simply own a TV and don't watch the beeb and are still forced to pay licenses.)

Wouldn't this be a question for OFTEL or someone similar?