Representation and portrayal in BBC TV: Research hub
Research hub - Representation and portrayal on BBC TV 2018
The research underpinning Ofcom’s review offers wide-ranging and interesting insights into what people think about representation and portrayal on TV. Select the buttons below to view a snapshot of some of the recurring themes or otherwise key views.
Why is representation and portrayal important?
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
People with physical disabilities
People with mental health issues and learning disabilities*
Lesbian women
Gay men
Transgender people
Black African and African-Caribbean people
South Asian people
Older women
Young people
Socio-economic background
*We are using the term “learning disabilities” as a shorthand for cognitive or learning disabilities, learning difficulties and neurodiversity. See What is a learning disability?" on Mencap.org for explanations.