David Mitchell on Hazel Blears and Ofcom's punishment of the BBC

Interesting article by comedian David Mitchell in the Observer last week on Hazel Blears' response to Ofcome's recent decision on the BBC's broadcast of Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross ringing Andrew Sachs.

While I agree broadly with Mitchell, I would take issue with the comment that the licence payer is "up on the deal", given that the BBC needs all the funding it can get, the fine will still make a difference. I would also concentrate on the effect on the BBC's output rather than the effect on the licence payer.

I'm surprised Mitchell didn't question the need for a fine of the whole BBC, rather than a different punishment that only affects those directly involved, but the rest of his piece is excellent.