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"That test should not be about ratings. What should weigh is the knowledge that a public broadcaster delivers programmes that matter"

- Jonathan Dimbleby

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This quote by Jonathan Dimbleby is stressing the significance of public broadcasting and the understanding it provides. He is suggesting that scores must not be the primary consider identifying the success of a public broadcaster. Instead, the focus must be on the programmes that are being delivered and the knowledge that is being shared. Public broadcasting is an important source of info and education, and it must be valued for the material it offers, not just for its scores. Dimbleby is recommending that public broadcasting needs to be evaluated on the quality of its programmes and the understanding it provides, rather than its rankings. This quote is a reminder of the importance of public broadcasting and the knowledge it offers to the public.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Jonathan Dimbleby somewhere between July 31, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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