The BBC Cannot Give In To Government Pressure | Yes Minister | BBC Comedy Greats
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A Yes Minister sketch in which Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey meet the BBC and discuss its independence from government pressure. It is a satirical look at the relationship between the state and the broadcaster.
HN quotes it jokingly whenever the BBC or government control of media is in the news.
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3 comments from Hacker News
Indeed, the BBC cannot give in to government pressure. It sets great store by factual accuracy. And if the defense of the realm is at stake, it has to be very responsible. See the wonderful documentary^W comedy Yes, Minister. [VIDEO]
[VIDEO] > But I must make one thing absolutely clear: there can be no question of the BBC ever giving in to government pressure.
Because it is a "public broadcast", so it obviously "Cannot Give In To Government Pressure": [VIDEO]