The future of the UK’s media landscape is at a critical crossroads. "Media Frontiers: What Next for Public Service Media?" is a vital roundtable event taking place this May at the University of Leeds. As the BBC Charter Review and evolving regulations from Ofcom reshape the production ecology, this session brings together the nation’s leading thinkers to discuss the survival and evolution of public service broadcasting in the age of global streaming giants.
The discussion will focus on the "Future of the UK Production Ecology." With panels consisting of policy analysts, media historians, and active industry practitioners, the event explores how public service media can remain relevant to a diverse and fragmented audience. Key themes include the role of state funding, the importance of impartial news in a "fake news" era, and how UK-based production houses can compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney+ while maintaining a distinct British voice.
Participants will gain exclusive insights into the regulatory shifts that will govern the next decade of British television and radio. This event is part of the School of Media and Communication’s commitment to influencing national policy through academic rigor and industry engagement. It offers a rare space for dialogue between those who study the media and those who create it. Whether you are interested in the politics of the BBC or the economic future of independent production in the North of England, this roundtable provides the essential context needed to navigate the shifting media frontiers of 2026.
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