Tbf, Australia did this (i.e. scrapped license fees) in 1973… Under the most left wing government ever, in modern Australian history…
And yet… We STILL have a public broadcaster, wholly funded by the government, and a second public-private funded network, since 1979-ish (post- license fee scrapping), both of which spew woke bullshit nearly 24/7, and yell and scream whenever finding is cut…
So I wouldn’t be so sure, until we know more details. 🤷🏻♂️
Trust me, if they couldn’t cancel the fucking ABC (or even PBS/NPR, if you want an American example), then the BBC, which is much, much larger and more influential, is not going anywhere…
If the BBC stops being woke, or actually gets defunded properly, I will eat my hat. It simply will not happen.
Tbf, Australia did this (i.e. scrapped license fees) in 1973… Under the most left wing government ever, in modern Australian history…
And yet… We STILL have a public broadcaster, wholly funded by the government, and a second public-private funded network, since 1979-ish (post- license fee scrapping), both of which spew woke bullshit nearly 24/7, and yell and scream whenever finding is cut…
So I wouldn’t be so sure, until we know more details. 🤷🏻♂️
Trust me, if they couldn’t cancel the fucking ABC (or even PBS/NPR, if you want an American example), then the BBC, which is much, much larger and more influential, is not going anywhere…
If the BBC stops being woke, or actually gets defunded properly, I will eat my hat. It simply will not happen.
My money is on "Takes substantial Chinese investment"
I don't think China would want it.