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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Domain (category)Public broadcasting spans radio, television and other electronic media; television is chosen as the primary domain. Concept Domain Formulated YearThe Reithian formulation dates from the BBC's founding years, 1922 to 1927. 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
2. Wikipedia: Wikipedia
Public broadcasting, lead paragraph, first sentence
Public broadcasting (or public service broadcasting) is radio, television, and other electronic media whose primary mission is public service with a commitment to avoiding political and commercial influence.
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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