[DTV]

Oh I’ve heard many arguments over the years that the BBC “shouldn’t be doing” Strictly.

Well they absolutely should.

I mean, it’s not even really my cup of tea, but it’s an exceptionally well produced show, it’s always a good watch even if you’re not really “into” it, it’s still really popular, and the BBC absolutely SHOULD be making shows like that.

I think also aside from that public service bargain argument (i.e., that, in return for the funding for public service television, PSBs do have to give something back to the masses), the simple fact with things like Strictly is that I don't think anybody else would have commissioned it in the first place. Sure, it's become a success and one of the most popular shows on TV, but it was just a gamble that the BBC took and it paid off - they can bask in its glory. The idea of some critics that the BBC should carry the risks so commercial TV can take the reward has always been ridiculous.