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Equity Calls for Boycott of BBC Charter Renewal Survey

2/23/2026

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Equity, the UK actors' union, urges its 50,000 members to boycott the BBC charter renewal survey.
It calls the survey unfit for purpose due to limited themes and AI-based aggregation.
Equity cites underrepresentation of workers, especially freelancers.
Paul W. Fleming, Equity's General Secretary, says the process fails to engage the public and BBC workers.
It seeks BBC board representation and ethical AI practices, with the consultation ending on March 10.

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Equity, the UK actors' union, urges its 50,000 members to boycott the BBC charter renewal survey.
It calls the survey unfit for purpose due to limited themes and AI-based aggregation.
Equity cites underrepresentation of workers, especially freelancers.
Paul W. Fleming, Equity's General Secretary, says the process fails to engage the public and BBC workers.
It seeks BBC board representation and ethical AI practices, with the consultation ending on March 10.