A major BBC survey shows strong support for the broadcaster’s core mission, but raises questions about its effectiveness on other key priorities.

The "Our BBC, Our Future" survey drew more than 870,000 responses, and most (83 per cent) respondents backed its core mission to "inform, educate and entertain".

On the other hand, significant gaps emerged between what the public values and how effective they believe the BBC is in delivering on those values. While 91 per cent said independence from government is important, just 43 per cent felt the BBC is currently effective in this area. Similarly, three quarters (76 per cent) said it is important for the BBC to reflect all parts of the UK, but only half (51 per cent) thought it was achieving this.

There were some silver linings for the broadcaster's delivery of news. Two thirds (67 per cent) of people are........

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