BBC Trust's 12-week consultation

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Members of the public will have their say on how BBC1, BBC2, BBC4 and the BBC's red button services are performing, as part of the BBC Trust's "largest review of BBC TV services".

It is the first time the BBC's governing body has carried out a review into BBC1 and BBC2, the corporation's two most popular services.

The investigation involves a 12-week public consultation on all the services and what people would like to see done differently.

People may want to give their opinions on the scheduling row caused by Strictly Come Dancing going head-to-head with The X Factor.

One of the questions the public are being asked is: "What do you think of the entertainment programmes on BBC1? We are particularly keen to hear your views on BBC1's programming on Saturday nights."

But a BBC Trust spokesman said scheduling was not a matter for the Trust and the purpose of the consultation was to look at a broad range of aspects of BBC services, such as quality of format.

BBC trustee Diane Coyle, who is leading the review, said: "The Trust is the BBC's governing body and we need to ensure these services are meeting audiences' expectations.

"Our research tells us that audiences want and expect more fresh and new ideas on the BBC television. This review will help us understand how best the BBC can provide distinctive programming that audiences love."

The consultation, which closes on December 18, will be promoted on air on BBC1, BBC2, and BBC4, on the bbc.co.uk and Trust websites and in a leaflet being sent to libraries.



Source: The Press Association