Broadcasting and devolution: Radical future?

The mismatch between political devolution in the United Kingdom and the apparent retention at the centre of responsibility for broadcasting policy, particularly in relation to the BBC, is examined, and the anomalies therein explored. The article argues that, despite the constitutional position, in p...

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Published inCritical studies in television Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 24 - 31
Main Author Hutchison, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.03.2022
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Anomalies
Broadcasting
Devolution
Policy making
Television broadcasting
United Kingdom > UK
Scotland
BBC
television policy
devolution
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Summary:The mismatch between political devolution in the United Kingdom and the apparent retention at the centre of responsibility for broadcasting policy, particularly in relation to the BBC, is examined, and the anomalies therein explored. The article argues that, despite the constitutional position, in practice devolution of broadcasting policy has proceeded, albeit unevenly, and more systematic devolution may follow. That process might have to be accompanied by a restructuring of the United Kingdom politically.
ISSN:1749-6020
1749-6039
DOI:10.1177/17496020211061305