Fears over BBC sports rights review 17/02/2010 |
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The BBC Trust could subject all sports rights the corporation bids for to a ‘fair market and benchmarking test’.
Media Guardian reports that the trust is looking into the idea because it wants to ensure the BBC does not overpay for rights.
However, some experts believe the idea would be unworkable and could hamper the BBC from bidding for events.
The BBC Trust is conducting a review of sports rights later this year that it is expected to be concluded by the beginning of 2011.
The website claims that BBC executives fear their hands will be tied when it comes to bidding for sports rights if they have to adhere to and wait for a test and benchmarking exercise.
One insider told Media Guardian: "The idea is that the BBC Trust will have a fair market test on the sports rights the BBC wants to bid for done by an independent consultant. It's extraordinary."
Another added: "It's virtually impossible to benchmark sports rights. It depends on so many factors."
A BBC Trust spokeswoman said: "This proposal is not something the trust has any knowledge of. However, there is going to be a review of sports rights later in the year. The process of individual rights is an operational matter for BBC management."
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