Paxman’s War on the BBC

Paxman's War on the BBC refers to Jeremy Paxman's public criticism of the BBC's management and perceived decline in journalistic rigor during the early 2000s. Paxman, a veteran interviewer, expressed concerns that the corporation had become too concerned with political correctness, commercial pressures, and compromising impartiality. He believed these issues impacted the BBC’s ability to serve as a robust, independent news source. His criticism sparked debate about the corporation’s direction, questioning whether it was maintaining its standards of impartial journalism amidst changing media landscapes and internal challenges.