Mixed in with the debate about the governance role of the BBC Trust is the return of the old argument about "cheerleader" v "regulator". Should Trustees be at arm's length from detailed and regular conversations about output, and simply set service licences and conduct public value tests ? Or are they wise counsellors, passing on their insights into what licence-fee payers want from Auntie ?
Trustee Richard Ayre yesterday described his recent activity to R4's Media Show, in answer to the charge that the Trust is Bust. Whilst his first two pieces of work might be appropriate, the tone feels a little cheerleader - and the day dealing with complaints could easily go to Ofcom; many of them will anyway.
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