Ofcom's first year and neoliberalism's blind spot: attacking the culture of production

Argues that while the UK Communications Act 2003 was influenced by American neoliberal ideology, the Act and its resultant agency, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) are in fact torn between civic and market principles. In its first 18 months of existence Ofcom has shown itself incapable of addressing four key issues in British broadcasting today: the communication requirements of citizenship; the cultural quality, value and impact of television programmes; the support measures required for creative, critical and innovative programme making; and the "value for money" represented not just by the BBC but also by the other "free to air" broadcasters. (Quotes from original text)