Peacock: new technologies and the scope for a free market in broadcasting

In: The political quarterly: PQ, Band 58, Heft Jan-Mar 87

Abstract

The report of the Peacock committee on financing the BBC sets far-reaching policy guidelines for broadcasting generally. It takes account of new technologies, such as satellite broadcasting and cable TV, and looks forward to a free market in electronic publishing. Broadcasting would be characterised by atomistic competition and financed by subscriptions or advertising. (CP)